Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R657 - Wildlife Resources
Rule R657-12 - Hunting and Fishing Accommodations for People With Disabilities
Section R657-12-5 - Companion Hunting and Fishing

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 657-12-5

Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024

(1) A person may take protected wildlife for a person who is blind, upper extremity disabled or quadriplegic provided the blind, upper extremity disabled or quadriplegic person:

(a) satisfies hunter education requirements as provided in Section 23-19-11 and Rule R657-23;

(b) possesses the appropriate license, permit and tag;

(c) obtains a Certificate of Registration from the division authorizing the companion to take protected wildlife for the blind, upper extremity disabled or quadriplegic person; and

(d) is accompanied by a companion who has satisfied the hunter education requirements provided in Section 23-19-11 and Rule R657-23.

(2) A person who is blind may obtain a Certificate of Registration from the Division by submitting a signed statement by a licensed ophthalmologist, optometrist or physician verifying that the applicant is blind as defined in Section R657-12-2(2)(a).

(3)

(a) A person who is upper extremity disabled or quadriplegic may obtain a Certificate of Registration from the division upon submitting evidence of the disability.

(b) The division shall accept the following as evidence of an applicant's disability:
(i) obvious physical disability demonstrating the applicant is quadriplegic or upper extremity disabled as defined in Section R657-12-2(2)(d); or

(ii) a signed statement by a licensed physician verifying that the applicant is quadriplegic or upper extremity disabled as defined in Section R657-12-2(2)(d).

(4) The hunting or fishing companion must be accompanied by the blind, upper extremity disabled or quadriplegic person at all times while hunting or fishing, at the time of take, and while transporting the protected wildlife.

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