Section 116 – Quarantine — Peace officers to assist in maintenance of quarantine.

• (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.

Amended by Chapter 345, 2017 General Session