Section 4-2-903 - Animal care violations(1) "Animal care facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-9-301.9.(2) The department may, in accordance with this section and as resources allow, respond to a complaint that an animal care facility has violated Subsection 76-9-301(2)(a) or Section 76-9-301.9.(3) If the department determines that a person has violated Subsection 76-9-301(2)(a) or Section 76-9-301.9, the department may: (a) impose a civil fine of up to $500 per violation;(b) seek a temporary restraining order;(d) seek an order of seizure or condemnation for an animal that is the subject of the violation, if the department has identified a suitable animal care facility that accepts custody of the animal; or(e) report the circumstances to law enforcement or a prosecutor.(4) An action by the department under Subsection (3) may precede and does not preclude a criminal penalty or criminal prosecution under Section 76-9-301 or 76-9-301.9.(5) The department shall deposit a fine imposed under Subsection (3) into the General Fund as a dedicated credit to be used by the department for enforcement of this section.Added by Chapter 82, 2024 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2024.