1. (1)(a) A license is required to operate a fee fishing facility.

   1. (b) Structures that are separated by more than 1/2 mile, or structures that drain to or are modified to drain into different drainages, shall be licensed as separate facilities regardless of ownership.

2. (2)(a) Live sales or transfers of aquatic animals is prohibited.

   1. (b) The operator of a fee fishing facility may not sell, donate, or otherwise transfer live aquatic animals from the facility.
3. (3) Fishing licenses not required. A fishing license is not required to take aquatic animals at a fee fishing facility.

4. (4)(a) Receipts are required to transport dead aquatic animals from a fee fishing facility. Fee fishing facilities shall issue a receipt to the customer that includes:

   1. (i) name, address, license number, license expiration date and phone number of the facility;

      1. (ii) date caught; and
      2. (iii) species and number of fishes.
   2. (b) Receipts are not required for owner associations and catch and release operations.

5. (5)(a) Annual report required. Fee fishing license holders shall submit an annual report of all aquatic animals purchased or acquired to the department at the time of the license renewal, pursuant to Sections 4-37-302 and R58-27-7.

   1. (b) A report form shall be provided by the department. This report shall contain:

      1. (i) name, address, license number and Health Approval number of the supplier;
      2. (ii) number and weight of aquatic animals by species and reproductive capacity;
      3. (iii) dates of purchase or transfer of aquatic animals; and
      4. (iv) name, address, and license number of the receiver.

KEY: aquaculture

Date of Last Change: March 29, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-2-103(i); 4-37-503