Utah HB0087 amends animal cruelty laws to allow courts to order animal owners to cover care costs and participate in education programs, and to.

Utah HB0087, known as the Animal Crime Victim Amendments, revises state laws regarding animals involved in criminal activity. The bill allows courts to order animal owners convicted of certain crimes to repay the costs of animal care and to participate in educational programs aimed at preventing animal cruelty. It also grants law enforcement officers the authority to seize animals being mistreated or involved in criminal activities, such as dog fighting.

Utah HB0087 amends animal cruelty laws to allow courts to order animal owners to cover care costs and participate in education programs, and to.

Utah HB0087, known as the Animal Crime Victim Amendments, revises state laws regarding animals involved in criminal activity. The bill allows courts to order animal owners convicted of certain crimes to repay the costs of animal care and to participate in educational programs aimed at preventing animal cruelty. It also grants law enforcement officers the authority to seize animals being mistreated or involved in criminal activities, such as dog fighting.