Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R657 - Wildlife Resources
Rule R657-45 - Wildlife License, Permit, and Certificate of Registration Forms
Section R657-45-4 - Persons Participating in Youth Organization or School Activity Authorized to Fish Without a License
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 657-45-4
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
(1)
(a) A school or youth organization, as defined in Subsection (5), that sponsors a recreational or instructional fishing activity for youth may obtain a certificate of registration from the Division authorizing participating youth to fish without a license.
(b) A school or youth organization may obtain a certificate of registration by submitting an online application with the Division specifying the:
(i) name and address of the school or youth organization applicant, including verification it qualifies as a school or youth organization, as defined in Subsection (5);
(ii) date and location of the fishing activity;
(iii) fishing activity is part of a recreational or instructional program of the school or youth organization;
(iv) fishing activity is officially sanctioned or authorized by the school or youth organization;
(v) approximate number of youth that will participate in the fishing activity, including verification that each youth is:
(A) under 16 years of age; and
(B) an enrolled student in the school or a registered member of the youth organization;
(vi) name, address, and age of the adult leader that will supervise the fishing activity;
(vii) adult leader will:
(A) possess a valid Utah fishing or combination license; and
(B) provide instruction and training to the youth participants on Utah fishing laws and regulations; and
(viii) adult leader has obtained from the school or youth organization a valid tour permit or written documentation that specifies:
(A) the date and place of the fishing activity;
(B) the name of the adult leader that will supervise the fishing activity; and
(C) that the activity is officially sanctioned or authorized by the school or youth organization.
(2)
(a) Upon receipt of a complete application from a school or youth organization and upon determination that the requirements of this Section are satisfied, the Division may issue a certificate of registration authorizing the identified youth participating in the sponsored fishing activity to fish without a license.
(b) The certificate of registration will include the following information:
(i) name and address of the school or youth organization.
(ii) name, address, and age of the adult leader supervising the fishing activity;
(iii) date of the fishing activity;
(iv) location of the fishing activity; and
(v) approximate number youth participating in the fishing activity.
(3) A youth participating in a fishing activity on a school or youth organization certificate of registration issued under this Section may fish without a license, provided:
(a) the youth is:
(i) a member of the youth organization or a student enrolled in the school; and
(ii) younger than 16 years old; and
(b) the fishing is conducted:
(i) in compliance with all Utah fishing laws and regulations;
(ii) on the date and at the location identified on the certificate of registration; and
(iii) under the supervision of the adult leader identified on the certificate of registration.
(4) The adult leader supervising a youth fishing activity under this section shall:
(a) be 18 years of age or older;
(b) possess a valid Utah fishing or combination license;
(c) provide direct supervision to the activity participants; and
(d) instruct the activity participants on Utah fishing laws and regulations.
(5) As used in this section:
(a) "School" means an elementary school or a secondary school that:
(i) is a public or private school located in the state; and
(ii) provides student instruction for one or more years of kindergarten through grade 9.
(b) "Youth organization" means a local Utah chapter of:
(i) the Boy Scouts of America;
(ii) the Girls Scouts of the USA; or
(iii) an organization that:
(A) is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code; and
(B) promotes character building through outdoor activities.
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