1. (1) An applicant for a new domesticated elk facility license shall submit a completed application on a form provided by the department and the applicable fee as required by Section 4-39-203.
2. (2) New licensees shall request an inspection from the department and the Division of Wildlife Resources at least three days before license issuance, and they may not allow elk to enter the facility before a license is issued.

3. (3) Per Subsection 4-39-203(5), a licensee shall submit an application for each location that is:

   1. (a) maintained for a different purpose, such as raising elk vs. hunting elk; or
   2. (b) separated by two distinct perimeter fences without a shared alleyway.

4. (4)(a) A licensee shall submit an annual renewal application by April 30th each year to avoid late fees as specified in Subsection 4-39-205(2)(a).

   1. (b) For renewal, the licensee shall schedule a facility inspection with the department to verify compliance with the facility requirements outlined in Sections 4-39-201 and 4-39-202.
   2. (c) A domesticated elk facility may not move elk onto the facility until this inspection is complete.

5. (5)(a) Before renewing a license, the department shall reconcile inventory and CWD testing records to determine compliance.

   1. (b) If deficiencies are found, the department shall provide the licensee with written notice and grant the facility 60 days from the date of the notice to correct any deficiencies.

6. (6)(a) Section 4-39-503 provides the grounds for license denial, suspension, or revocation.

   1. (b) A licensee may appeal a decision to the commissioner within 15 calendar days, per Title 63G, Chapter 4 Administrative Procedures Act.

7. (7) If the department revokes a license, the licensee shall remove any elk from the facility within 30 calendar days by:

   1. (a) transporting any elk to an official slaughter facility; or
   2. (b) selling elk to another licensed facility.
8. (8) The department may conduct a special sale to sell any elk remaining on the facility 30 days after the license revocation date.

KEY: chronic wasting disease, elk, inspections, domesticated elk facility, domesticated elk, licensing

Date of Last Change: October 22, 2025

Notice of Continuation: December 28, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-39-106; 4-39-303(6)