Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R657 - Wildlife Resources
Rule R657-20 - Falconry
Section R657-20-10 - Apprentice Class Sponsor
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 657-20-10
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
(1) Applicants for an Apprentice Class falconry COR must have a sponsor to mentor and assist the Apprentice Class falconer in the following activities:
(a) husbandry and training of raptors held
for falconry;
(b) relevant wildlife
laws and regulations; and
(c)
determining what species of raptor is appropriate for the Apprentice to
possess.
(2) The person applying for an Apprentice Class falconry COR must provide the Division with a letter from their chosen sponsor stating that sponsor's willingness to serve as a sponsor for the Apprentice Class falconer.
(3) Requirements of an Apprentice Class Sponsor.
(a) Any person sponsoring an
Apprentice under the age of 18, other than the minor's parent or legal
guardian, must be approved in writing by the minor's parent or legal guardian
and submitted to the Division before being designated as the minor's sponsor;
and
(b)
(i) a sponsor must be a Master Class Falconer
who holds a valid Utah Falconry COR; or
(ii) be a General Class Falconer who is at
least 18 years of age, has no less than two (2) years experience at the General
Class falconer level, and who holds a valid Utah falconry COR.
(4) Unless approved in writing by the Division director or designee, the sponsor cannot reside:
(a) greater than a 100 mile distance from the
Apprentice; or
(b) outside of Utah
so long as the falconer has a valid falconry permit at the General or Master
Class level.
(5)
(a) Apprentice Class falconers that change or
terminate sponsors must notify the Division in writing and provide a letter
from the new sponsor showing compliance with the requirements listed in
R657-20-10(3) and (4).
(b) In the
event sponsorship is terminated, the holder of an Apprentice Class falconry COR
must notify the Division and obtain a new sponsor within 30 calendar days of
termination.
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