Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R657 - Wildlife Resources
Rule R657-53 - Amphibian and Reptile Collection, Importation, Transportation, and Possession
Section R657-53-18 - Request for Variance

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 657-53-18

Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024

(1) A person may make a request for a variance to this rule for the collection, importation, propagation, or possession of an amphibian or reptile by submitting the request to the Chairman of the Wildlife Board.

(2)

(a) A request for variance shall include the following:
(i) the name, address, and phone number of the person making the request;

(ii) the species or subspecies of the amphibian or reptile and associated activities for which the request is made; and

(iii) a statement of the facts and reasons forming the basis for the variance.

(b) In addition to the information required under Subsection (a), the person making the request must provide any information requested by the committee necessary to formulate a recommendation to the Wildlife Board.

(3) At the next available Wildlife Board meeting the Wildlife Board shall:

(a) consider the division's recommendation; and

(b) any information provided by the person making the request.

(4) The Wildlife Board evaluate the application materials and based upon the criteria established in this rule for that particular type of certificate of registration.

(5)

(a) If the request is approved, the Wildlife Board may impose any restrictions on the person making the request considered necessary for that person to maintain the standards upon which the variance is made.

(b) Any restrictions imposed on the person making the request shall be included in writing on the wildlife document which shall be signed by the person making the request.

(6) A request for variance shall be considered a request for agency action as provided in Subsection 63G-4-201(3) and Rule R657-2.

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