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Utah House backs penalties and treble damages for unlawful release of fur-bearing animals
Summary
House Bill 138, which would add civil treble damages and other penalties for those who unlawfully release fur-bearing animals, passed the House after sponsors argued existing code placement and restitution remedies justify higher damages; some representatives questioned whether tripling damages is excessive.
House Bill 138, addressing the unlawful release of animals such as mink, cleared the Utah House floor and will be sent to the senate following debate about penalties and the civil remedy sought by the measure.
Representative Glenn Brown moved to uncircle and read HB 138 into the record. The bill’s sponsor (speaker recorded as S3) said the measure…
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