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Utah Code § 4-31-116

Quarantine -- Peace officers to assist in maintenance of quarantine

Amended by Chapter 345, 2017 General Session

(1) The commissioner may quarantine any infected domestic animal or area within the state to prevent the spread of infectious or contagious disease.

(2) A sheriff or other peace officer in the state shall, upon request of the commissioner, assist the department in maintaining a quarantine and arrest a person who violates the quarantine.

(3) The department shall pay all costs and fees incurred by any law enforcement authority in assisting the department.

Official source: Utah State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Utah statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.