26-26-1. “Institution” defined. As used in this chapter, “institution” means any school or college of agriculture, veterinary medicine, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry or other educational, hospital or scientific establishment properly concerned with the investigation of or instruction concerning the structure or functions of living organisms, the cause, prevention, control or cure of diseases or abnormal condition […]
26-26-2. Authorization for institutions to obtain impounded animals. Institutions may apply to the department for authorization to obtain animals from establishments maintained for the impounding, care and disposal of animals seized by lawful authority. If, after investigation, the department finds that the institution meets the requirements of this chapter and its rules and that the […]
26-26-3. Minimum period of impoundment — Efforts required to contact owner and to make animal available — Prerogative of person voluntarily providing animal. (1) Subject to Subsection (2), the governing body of the county or municipality in which an establishment is located may make available to an authorized institution as many impounded animals in that […]
26-26-4. Institution to pay transportation expense — Restrictions on use of animals — Fee. The authorized institution shall provide, at its own expense, for the transportation of such animals from the establishment to the institution and shall use them only in the conduct of scientific and educational activities and for no other purpose. The institution […]
26-26-5. Records of animals required. Each establishment referred to in Section 26-26-2 shall keep a public record of all animals received and disposed of. Enacted by Chapter 126, 1981 General Session
26-26-6. Revocation of authorization. The department upon 15 days written notice and an opportunity to be heard, may revoke an institution’s authorization if the institution has violated any provision of this chapter, or has failed to comply with the conditions required by the department in respect to the issuance of authorization. Enacted by Chapter 126, […]
26-26-7. Adoption of rules by department — Inspection and investigation of institutions. (1) In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the department may adopt rules for: (a) controlling the humane use of animals; (b) diagnosis and treatment of human and animal diseases; (c) advancement of veterinary, dental, medical, and biological sciences; and (d) testing, […]
