Section 4-4a-103 does not apply to an egg-laying hen:

(1) used for medical research;

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Terms Used In Utah Code 4-4a-104

  • Egg-laying hen: means a female domesticated chicken kept for the purpose of commercial egg production. See Utah Code 4-4a-102
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(2) during examination, testing, individual treatment, or operation for veterinary purposes, but only if performed by or under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian;
(3) during transportation;
(4) at state or county fair exhibitions, 4-H programs, and similar exhibitions;
(5) during slaughter conducted in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations; or
(6) kept for temporary animal husbandry purposes of no more than six hours in any 24-hour period and no more than 24 hours total in any 30-day period.