- (1) It is unlawful for any person to import into the state any species of animal that is prohibited from importation or possession as listed in Rule R657-3.
- (2) Animals that require a Certificate of Registration from the Division of Wildlife Resources for possession shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and receive an import permit from the department.
- (3) Aquatic animals, including fish, mollusks, crustaceans, or amphibians, shall fulfill the requirements of Rule R58-17 before importation into the state.
- (4) Mink entering Utah shall have originated on ranches where mink viral enteritis has not been diagnosed or exposed to within the past three years. Mink shall not be imported from a facility with a diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 within 30 days of signs of illness.
- (5) Rabbits entering Utah shall have an import permit or be vaccinated for RHDV2.
- (6) Movement of animals to be kept in zoological gardens or shown at exhibitions shall also follow the Federal Animal Welfare Act, 7 USC 2131-2159.
- (7) Any imports of species susceptible to reportable diseases shall meet the same testing requirements as required for the importation of domestic animals.
KEY: disease control, import requirements
Date of Last Change: April 13, 2023
Notice of Continuation: December 28, 2021
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-31; 4-2-103(1)(i)