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House passes bill to criminalize intentional harassment of livestock

Utah House of Representatives · February 27, 2017
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Summary

Third substitute HB 217 makes it unlawful to intentionally or recklessly chase, harass or harm livestock with motorized vehicles, dogs or unmanned aircraft; sponsor cited local incidents and the bill passed unanimously on the floor.

The Utah House passed third substitute HB 217 on Feb. 27, a measure aimed at protecting livestock from intentional or reckless harassment with motorized vehicles, animals or unmanned aircraft.

Sponsor (floor remarks) described a local incident in which an individual used an ATV to chase calves, injuring a newborn whose front legs were broken,…

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