Utah Code § 4-31-116

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 4-31-116 - Quarantine - Peace officers to assist in maintenance of quarantine
(1) The commissioner may quarantine any infected domestic animal or area within the state to prevent the spread of infectious or contagious disease.
(2) A sheriff or other peace officer in the state shall, upon request of the commissioner, assist the department in maintaining a quarantine and arrest a person who violates the quarantine.
(3) The department shall pay all costs and fees incurred by any law enforcement authority in assisting the department.

Utah Code § 4-31-116

Amended by Chapter 345, 2017 General Session ,§ 315, eff. 7/1/2017.
Renumbered from § 4-31-17 and amended by Chapter 331, 2012 General Session ,§ 23, eff. 5/8/2012.
Enacted by Chapter 2, 1979 General Session