4-39-102. Definitions. As used in this chapter:
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Terms Used In Utah Code 4-39-102- Domesticated elk: means elk of the genus and species cervus elaphus, held in captivity and domestically raised for commercial purposes. See Utah Code 4-39-102
- Elk ranch: means a facility where domesticated elk are harvested through typical hunting methods. See Utah Code 4-39-102
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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“Commingle” means maintaining animals in a manner in which physical contact among animals could occur. |
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“Commingle” includes maintaining animals in the same pasture or enclosure. |
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“Commingle” does not include holding animals:
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during transportation; |
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during artificial insemination; or |
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in other circumstances involving limited contact among animals for a short period of time. |
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“Domesticated elk” means elk of the genus and species cervus elaphus, held in captivity and domestically raised for commercial purposes. |
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“Domesticated elk facility” means a facility where only domesticated elk are raised. |
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“Domesticated elk facility” includes an elk ranch. |
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“Domesticated elk product” means any carcass, part of a carcass, hide, meat, meat food product, antlers, or any part of a domesticated elk. |
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“Elk ranch” means a facility where domesticated elk are harvested through typical hunting methods. |
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“Suspect domesticated elk” means a domesticated elk for which:
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the state veterinarian has determined that the following suggest that the domesticated elk may be infected with a disease spreading pathogen:
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unofficial test results; |
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laboratory evidence; or |
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clinical signs; and |
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official laboratory results for a disease spreading pathogen:
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have not been conducted. |
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Amended by Chapter 110, 2023 General Session