Salt Lake County has no breed-specific legislation. Dangerous dog determinations are behavior-based under SLCo Code 8.08 and Utah Code 18-1-3. Some homeowner insurance policies restrict breeds.
SLCo uses a tiered dangerous/vicious dog classification based on individual animal behavior. South Jordan and Taylorsville previously had BSL but repealed. Utah does not preempt local BSL, but the trend in SLCo has been toward behavior-based rules. Contact Salt Lake County at (385) 468-7000. This Salt Lake County ordinance applies to unincorporated areas (Magna, Kearns, White City, Copperton, Emigration Canyon, and similar unincorporated zones). Residents inside incorporated cities follow their own municipal code. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, penalty schedules, appeal processes, and any exemptions or grandfathering provisions, contact Salt Lake County at (385) 468-7000 or consult the county code library directly. Always verify with county staff before relying on summary information, as ordinances are updated periodically.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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