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. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 4-39-201
- 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
- Domesticated elk facility: includes an elk ranch. See Utah Code 4-39-102
| (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. |
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| (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″. |
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| (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); |
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| (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. |
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| (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. |
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| (7) |
Corner posts and gate posts shall be braced wood or its strength equivalent. |
Amended by Chapter 345, 2017 General Session
