Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R657 - Wildlife Resources
Rule R657-53 - Amphibian and Reptile Collection, Importation, Transportation, and Possession
Section R657-53-19 - Data Collection and Mandatory Reporting
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 657-53-19
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
(1) A person must complete mandatory reporting within 72 hours of obtaining possession of the specimen if:
(a) the individual is collected from the wild
and belongs to a species having a daily collection limit of Standard or
Limited;
(b) the individual is
salvaging a species having a daily collection limit of Standard, Limited, or
Zero;
(c) the individual is
transferring a wild caught species native to the State of Utah to another
individual; or
(d) the individual
is a registered propagator and a breeding event results in amphibian or reptile
possession beyond the total possession limit for the relevant
species.
(2) Mandatory reporting must be completed using a division-approved reporting platform, and shall include:
(a) UTM or latitude/longitude
coordinates of the location of the collection point;
(b) number of individuals or specimens
obtained;
(c) morphological
measurements and descriptions; and
(d) photographic documentation.
(3) A person who fails to complete mandatory reporting as required in this rule may be:
(a) considered in unlawful possession of
animals that went unreported; and
(b) deemed ineligible to obtain wildlife
documents until such reporting is completed.
(4) Mandatory reporting for commercial use, scientific use, and educational use certificates of registration will be established as part of the certificate of registration approval process.
(5) The division will offer an online method for completing mandatory reporting.
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