Animal Fighting Penalties

Summary

HB 341 updates Utah statutes to make attending a game fowl fight a misdemeanor and clarifies what actions constitute dog fighting and related offenses. It raises fines up to $25,000 for dog‑fighting violations and sets escalating misdemeanor and felony penalties for repeated game fowl‑fighting crimes. The changes aim to deter animal cruelty and protect minors from exposure to these activities.

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