Amends Utah laws to strengthen penalties for dog fighting, attending dog fights, and game fowl fighting.
This bill amends Utah laws to strengthen penalties for dog fighting, attending dog fights, and game fowl fighting. It increases the maximum fine for dog fighting to $25,000 and introduces a new offense for attending a game fowl fight or related activity. The bill also makes technical and conforming changes to existing statutes. Effective May 6, 2026, it aims to deter animal fighting by enhancing legal consequences for those involved.
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