Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Natural Resources
Title R657 - Wildlife Resources
Rule R657-53 - Amphibian and Reptile Collection, Importation, Transportation, and Possession
Section R657-53-5 - Activities Allowed Without a Wildlife Document
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 657-53-5
Current through Bulletin 2024-18, September 15, 2024
(1) A person may conduct the following activities without acquiring a wildlife document from the division:
(a) collect a noncontrolled reptile or
amphibian from the wild;
(b)
possess, import, export, or transfer to another person a reptile or amphibian
that was previously removed from the wild and is classified as noncontrolled or
controlled, provided:
(i) the person
receiving the animal maintains documentation verifying that the specimen was
legally acquired;
(ii) the person
transferring the animal certifies that they were in lawful possession of the
animal;
(iii) if the animal is wild
caught, no financial compensation or consideration is exchanged as part of the
transfer of possession;
(iv) the
person receiving the animal has otherwise completed all mandatory education
courses necessary to obtain or possess the animal;
(v) the person receiving the animal will not
exceed the total possession limit for that species, if applicable;
and
(vi) the animal does not belong
to a species subject to certificate or registration requirements under
R657-53-12;
(c) possess, import, export,
transfer, or salvage a dead reptile or amphibian or their parts, provided:
(i) such actions are allowed under applicable
state and federal law;
(ii) the
specimen was lawfully acquired;
(iii) proof of legal possession accompanies
the specimens; and
(iv) the
individual completes any required mandatory reporting as described in
R657-53-19 and possesses any necessary federal permit necessary to possess the animal or
it's part;
(d) pursue
and temporarily possess a reptile or amphibian, if that action complies with
the requirements in
R657-53-8(2);
(e) propagate lawfully acquired amphibians
and reptiles, unless:
(i) the species to be
propagated requires a certificate of registration under
R657-53-12;
(ii) the propagator is breeding a wild caught
species native to Utah and is selling the progeny in a manner qualifying as a
commercial use under
R657-53-2(7);
or
(iii) otherwise prohibited by
local, state, or federal law; or
(f) transport any reptile or amphibian,
regardless of total possession limit restrictions, through Utah without a
wildlife document, provided:
(i) the
transporter is otherwise in lawful possession of the specimens;
(ii) proof of legal possession or origin
accompanies the specimens;
(iii)
the transporter complies with importation requirements established by the Utah
Department of Agriculture and Food;
(iv) the specimens remain in Utah no more
than 72 hours; and
(v) the
specimens are not sold, transferred, exhibited, displayed, or used for a
commercial use while in Utah.
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