Effective 7/1/2017
4-39-201. Fencing, posts, and gates.
4-39-201. Fencing, posts, and gates.
- (1) A domesticated elk facility shall, at a minimum, meet the requirements of this section and shall be constructed to prevent the movement of domestic elk and wild cervids into or out of the facility.
- (2)
- (a) All perimeter fences and gates shall be:
- (i) a minimum of eight feet above ground level; and
- (ii) constructed of hi-tensile steel.
- (b) At least the bottom four feet shall be mesh with a maximum mesh size of 6″ x 6″.
- (c) The remaining four feet shall be mesh with a maximum mesh size of 12″ x 6″.
- (a) All perimeter fences and gates shall be:
- (3) The minimum wire gauge shall be 14-1/2 gauge for a 2 woven hi-tensile fence.
- (4) All perimeter gates at the entrances of a domesticated elk handling facility shall be locked, with consecutive or self-closing gates when animals are present.
- (5) Posts shall be:
- (a)
- (i) constructed of treated wood that is at least four inches in diameter; or
- (ii) constructed of a material with the strength equivalent of Subsection (5)(a)(i);
- (b) spaced no more than 30 feet apart if one stay is used, or 20 feet apart if no stays are used; and
- (c) at least eight feet above ground level and two feet below ground level.
- (a)
- (6) Stays, between the posts, shall be:
- (a) constructed of treated wood or steel;
- (b) spaced no more than 15 feet from any post; and
- (c) at least eight feet above ground level, and two feet below ground level.
- (7) Corner posts and gate posts shall be braced wood or its strength equivalent.
Amended by Chapter 345, 2017 General Session