It is a class B misdemeanor for a person to chase or harass an assistance animal or to allow an animal over which the person exercises control to chase or harass an assistance animal. Provides a civil cause of action. Redefines categories of restricted persons. Defines violent felony. Allows BCI to access juvenile court records for the purposes of firearms background checks.
Penalties are consistent with other theft and fraud penalties.
Multiple violations within a 90-day period may be aggregated into a single offense. The Division of Consumer Protection has responsibility for investigating violations. A violation of this Act is also a violation of the Utah Consumer Sales Practice Act. Requires the court to make appropriate findings that the person whose identity was falsely used to commit the crime did not commit the crime. LELC SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP Amends the definition of cohabitant within the Cohabitant Abuse Act to include a person who is the biological parent of the other party's unborn child.