6.12.100 - Injury to animals by motorists.

A.

Every operator of a motor or other self-propelled vehicle upon the streets of the city shall immediately upon injuring, striking, maiming or running down any domestic animal give aid as can be reasonably rendered. In the absence of the owner, the operator shall immediately notify the South Salt Lake City animal control division or police department and report the incident.

B.

It shall be the duty of such operator to remain at or near the scene until such time as the appropriate authorities arrive, and upon the arrival of such authorities, the operator shall identify him or herself to such authorities. In the absence of an owner, a person may give aid by taking the animal to the animal control facility or another veterinary facility and notifying the animal control division.

C.

Emergency vehicles are exempted from the requirements of this provision.

(Ord. No. 2015-04, 4-22-2015)