Utah Code 11-46-202. Definitions
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In addition to the definitions in Section 11-46-102, as used in this part:
(1) “Proof of sterilization” means a written document signed by a veterinarian licensed under Title 58, Chapter 28, Veterinary Practice Act, stating:
Terms Used In Utah Code 11-46-202
- Animal: means a cat or dog. See Utah Code 11-46-102
- Animal shelter: includes a private humane society or private animal welfare organization. See Utah Code 11-46-102
- Female: means the characteristic of an individual whose biological reproductive system is of the general type that functions in a way that could produce ova. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Male: means the characteristic of an individual whose biological reproductive system is of the general type that functions to fertilize the ova of a female. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Person: means an individual, an entity, or a representative of an entity. See Utah Code 11-46-102
- Recipient: means the person to whom an animal shelter transfers an animal for adoption. See Utah Code 11-46-202
- Sterilized: means that an animal has been surgically altered either by the spaying of a female animal or by the neutering of a male animal, so it is unable to reproduce. See Utah Code 11-46-202
(1)(a) a specified animal has been sterilized;
(1)(b) the date on which the sterilization was performed; and
(1)(c) the location where the sterilization was performed.
(2) “Recipient” means the person to whom an animal shelter transfers an animal for adoption.
(3) “Sterilization deposit” means the portion of a fee charged by an animal shelter to a recipient or claimant of an unsterilized animal to ensure the animal is timely sterilized in accordance with an agreement between the recipient or the claimant and the animal shelter.
(4) “Sterilized” means that an animal has been surgically altered either by the spaying of a female animal or by the neutering of a male animal, so it is unable to reproduce.
(5) “Transfer” means that an animal shelter sells, gives away, places for adoption, or transfers an animal to a recipient.