Utah Code 58-28-602. Cruelty to animals — Immunity for reporting
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Terms Used In Utah Code 58-28-602
- Animal: means any animal other than a human. See Utah Code 58-28-102
- Veterinarian: means an individual licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine, surgery, and dentistry. See Utah Code 58-28-102
A licensed veterinarian who in good faith and in the normal course of business, reports a suspected case of animal cruelty to law enforcement or the proper authorities is immune from liability in any civil or criminal action brought against the veterinarian for reporting the suspected cruelty.