Animal Crime Victim Amendments

Summary

The measure updates Utah law so peace officers or animal‑control officers can seize animals involved in abuse, provide them with minimum care, and place them with private or public caretakers. It also gives the officers a lien for the value of that care and lets courts order sale or transfer if the owner does not relinquish the animal. The changes aim to protect animal welfare and ensure costs of care are recovered.

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