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Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-413 — Release of a fur-bearing animal - Finding.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 4: Theft, Utah Code.

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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-413

Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.

Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-413Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session
(1) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits release of a fur-bearing animal if the actor intentionally and without permission of the owner releases a fur-bearing animal raised for commercial purposes. (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony. (3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony if the value of the property is or exceeds $5,000. (4) The Legislature finds that the release of a fur-bearing animal raised for commercial purposes subjects the animal to unnecessary suffering through deprivation of food and shelter and compromises the animal's genetic integrity, thereby permanently depriving the owner of substantial value. (5) An actor who violates Subsection (2) is civilly liable for three times the amount of actual damages, if any sustained by the plaintiff, and for costs of suit and reasonable attorney fees.

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Is release of a fur-bearing animal a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: release of a fur-bearing animal ranges from a Third Degree Felony to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-413.

Release of a fur-bearing animal (base offense): Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-413(3)(a)) · Release of a fur-bearing animal (value $5,000 or more): Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-413(3)(b))

Which Utah statute covers release of a fur-bearing animal?

Release of a fur-bearing animal is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-413 (Release of a fur-bearing animal - Finding).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.