1. (1) Per Section 4-23-105, the board shall design policies regarding agricultural and wildlife damage prevention and shall maintain a copy of the policies with the department's director of animal industry and they shall include specific information for the following:

   1. (a) the predator control program; and
   2. (b) the methods for the prevention of damage including hunting, trapping, chemical toxicants, and the use of aircraft as required in Rule R58-25, Aerial Hunting Permits and Licenses.

2. (3) Per Subsection 4-23-105(3)(b) the board may enter into a cooperative agreement to carry out board policies and will maintain a copy with the department. The agreement may include information related to:

   1. (a) coordinating with federal agencies to protect livestock and property from predators;
   2. (b) funding, disease management, and a plan of action regarding billable activities to protect crops and domestic livestock; or
   3. (c) partnerships to maintain, protect, and benefit agriculture in the state.
3. (4) Per Subsection 23A-11-402(2), on behalf of the board, the department shall annually coordinate with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UWDR) to meet requirements and reduce duplication of predator control efforts.

KEY: administrative procedure, enforcement, livestock protection, predator control fee, damage prevention, collection methods

Date of Last Change: June 24, 2025

Notice of Continuation: July 2, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-2-103(1)(i); 4-23-107; 4-23-105(1); 23A-11-402(2)