4-2-903. Animal care violations.
(1) "Animal care facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 76-13-215
(2) The department may, in accordance with this section and as resources allow, respond to a complaint that an animal care facility has violated Subsectionor Section. 76-13-202(2)(a) 76-13-215
(3) If the department determines that a person has violated Subsectionor Section, the department may: 76-13-202(2)(a) 76-13-215 impose a civil fine of up to $500 per violation; seek a temporary restraining order; seek an injunction; 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 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,,, or. 76-13-202 76-13-203 76-13-204 76-13-215
(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.