Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R657 - Wildlife Resources
Rule R657-14 - Commercial Harvesting of Protected Aquatic Wildlife
Section R657-14-3 - Certificate of Registration Required

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 657-14-3

Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024

(1)

(a) A person may not harvest, possess, or transport protected aquatic wildlife without first obtaining a certificate of registration and a helper card for each individual assisting that person.

(b) The original copy of the certificate of registration must be present at the harvest location while harvesting protected aquatic wildlife.

(2) Except as provided in Subsection R657-14-13(4), a person must obtain a separate certificate of registration to engage in the following activities:

(a) harvesting or selling designated species of fish for use as fish bait; and

(b) seining and selling protected aquatic wildlife for any purpose other than for use as fish bait.

(3) A certificate of registration is not required for the retail sale of dead protected aquatic wildlife imported into Utah, provided the product is clearly labeled as to its out-of-state origin.

(4) Certificates of registration are not transferable, except as provided in Section R657-14-21.

(5) Any certificate of registration issued to a business or any other commercial organization shall be void upon the termination of the business or organization or upon bankruptcy.

(6)

(a) The issuance of a certificate of registration automatically incorporates within its terms the conditions and requirements of this rule specifically governing the activity for which the certificate of registration is issued.

(b) Any person accepting a certificate of registration under this rule acknowledges the necessity for close regulation and monitoring by the division.

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