Utah Code 76-9-301.3. Game fowl fighting
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(1) As used in this section:
For details, see Utah Code § 76-3-204
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,500 |
| class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 76-9-301.3
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: means an individual, public or private corporation, government, partnership, or unincorporated association. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
(1)(a) “Game fowl” means a fowl reared or used for fighting other fowl.
(1)(b) “Promote” means to engage in promoting, producing, or staging events or activities that involve game fowl fighting.
(2) It is unlawful for a person to:
(2)(a) intentionally cause a game fowl to fight with or attack another game fowl for the purpose of entertainment, sport, or contest; or
(2)(b) promote any activity that involves game fowl fighting, including promoting an activity that is a violation of Subsection (2)(a).
(3) A person who violates Subsection (2) is, upon conviction, guilty of:
(3)(a) a class B misdemeanor for the first violation;
(3)(b) a class A misdemeanor for the second violation; or
(3)(c) a third degree felony for a third or subsequent violation.
(4) This section does not prohibit the lawful use of livestock by the livestock owner, an employee or agent of the livestock owner, or a person in the lawful custody of livestock.