A. Adopted: Cruelty to animals is prohibited as provided in the Utah Criminal Code, which has been adopted by reference as set forth in title 9 of this Code.
B. Injury To Animals By Motorists:
1. Every operator of a motor or other self-propelled vehicle shall immediately, upon injuring, striking, maiming or running down any domestic animal, give such aid to the animal as can reasonably be rendered. In the absence of the owner, the person injuring the animal shall immediately notify the City Police Department or designee, and furnish any requested facts relative to such injury.
2. Such operator shall remain at or near the scene until such time as the appropriate authorities arrive, and upon the arrival of such authorities, the operator shall immediately give identifying information to such authorities. In the absence of the owner, a person may give aid by taking the animal to an appropriate animal care facility and notifying the City or its designee of such action. The animal may be taken in by the animal control facility and dealt with as deemed appropriate under the circumstances.
3. Emergency vehicles are exempted from the requirements of this section.
C. Unlawful To Maltreat Birds: It is unlawful for any person to take or kill any bird, or to rob or destroy any nest, egg or young of any bird in violation of the laws of the State of Utah.
D. Unlawful To Impound Animal Of Another: It is unlawful for any person not authorized under this title to impound the animal of another except at the direction of and with the intent to assist a police officer or designee in carrying out their duties under this chapter. (Ord. 17-15)