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Conduct falling under the provisions of the Utah Code's prohibitions against cruelty to animals, Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-301 et seq., shall be prosecuted in a criminal court, although civil remedies may be simultaneously sought.
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For purposes of Section 76-9-305 of the Utah Code, the court in which the animal cruelty action is filed may make the determination that the animal be sold at public auction or destroyed, or that decision may be addressed by the administrative law judge. Animals seized due to cruel or inhumane circumstances, but for which criminal charges will not be pursued, shall be disposed of, redeemed or placed according to [Section] 6.04.170 of this code.
(Ord. No. 2015-04, 4-22-2015)