Utah Nonprofits Association

Utah Nonprofits Association

Utah Nonprofits Association

Is your hedgehog legal in Salt Lake City? Will you get in trouble if you buy a pet skunk? Why are ferrets allowed in Utah but not California? Wading through the legal codes of Utah's animal laws can be a chore. Most recently changed August 1, 2010, it behooves exotic animal owners to stay on top of these laws and their adjustments so they don't end up buying someone they are later forced to give up. In this article we will attempt to make sense of it for you by defining the legalese and listing specific examples.

Defining the Speak

The 4 categories your potential pet might fall under are: