1) A pilot shall be licensed by the department before engaging in aerial hunting activities.

2) An applicant seeking a license as an aerial hunting pilot shall submit the following to the department:

a) a completed application form provided by the department;

b) proof of a current pilot's license;

c) proof of having 200 total flying hours;

d) a copy of the current registration with the Federal Aviation Administration or the Utah Division of Aeronautics for any aircraft, intended to be used in aerial hunting;

e) proof of aviation insurance with a minimum liability coverage amount no less than $250,000; and

f) date and class of the most recent flight medical exam.

3) A pilot shall have a private pilot's license as a minimum rating to qualify for licensure with the department.

4) An application is not considered complete until the application fee, as approved by the legislature in the fee schedule, has been paid to the department.

5) The department shall deny any applicant who does not submit all required information.

6) The department may refuse to issue a permit, or revoke an existing permit, if the permit application contains false information.

7) The department shall respond to an application within 15 days.

8) A license shall be valid form July 1st through June 30th.

9) A license shall be renewed yearly.

10) The department may deny renewal, if the licensee is not fully qualified or has failed to maintain qualification in anyway during the previous license period.

KEY: aerial hunting, coyote, predator control

Date of Last Change: February 24, 2020

Notice of Continuation: December 16, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-23-106(7)