Perimeter fencing intended to hold bison shall meet the following minimum standards:
| (1) |
fence sections and gates shall:
| (a) |
reach a height of at least eight feet above ground level; and |
| (b) |
be constructed in a mesh pattern consisting of:
| (i) |
hi-tensile steel wire of at least 14-1/2 gauge; |
| (ii) |
a maximum mesh size of six inches by six inches; or |
| (iii) |
a material with the strength equivalent of the material described in Subsections (1)(b)(i) and (ii); |
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| (2) |
fence posts shall:
| (a) |
| (i) |
be constructed of treated wood at least four inches in diameter; and |
| (ii) |
be constructed of a material with the strength equivalent of the material described in Subsection (2)(a)(i); |
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| (b) |
reach a height of at least six feet, two inches above ground level; |
| (c) |
have at least two feet of length below ground level; |
| (d) |
be installed at intervals of no more than 20 feet; and |
| (e) |
if located on a corner or connected to a gate, be braced with wood or the strength equivalent of wood; and |
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| (3) |
fence stays shall:
| (a) |
be constructed of treated wood or steel; |
| (b) |
be installed at intervals of no more than 10 feet from any fence post; and |
| (c) |
reach a height of at least six feet, two inches above ground level. |
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Amended by Chapter 345, 2017 General Session
