(1)(a) A person may not harvest, possess, or transport protected aquatic wildlife without first obtaining a certificate of registration and a helper card for each individual assisting that person.
- (b) The original copy of the certificate of registration must be present at the harvest location while harvesting protected aquatic wildlife.
(2) Except as provided in Subsection R657-14-13(4), a person must obtain a separate certificate of registration to engage in the following activities:
- (a) harvesting or selling designated species of fish for use as fish bait; and
- (b) seining and selling protected aquatic wildlife for any purpose other than for use as fish bait.
- (3) A certificate of registration is not required for the retail sale of dead protected aquatic wildlife imported into Utah, provided the product is clearly labeled as to its out-of-state origin.
- (4) Certificates of registration are not transferable, except as provided in Section R657-14-21.
- (5) Any certificate of registration issued to a business or any other commercial organization shall be void upon the termination of the business or organization or upon bankruptcy.
(6)(a) The issuance of a certificate of registration automatically incorporates within its terms the conditions and requirements of this rule specifically governing the activity for which the certificate of registration is issued.
- (b) Any person accepting a certificate of registration under this rule acknowledges the necessity for close regulation and monitoring by the division.
KEY: game laws, bait dealers, commercialization of aquatic wildlife
Date of Last Change: August 21, 2024
Notice of Continuation: May 17, 2022
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-2-102; 23A-2-304; 23A-2-305; 23A-5-304; 23A-9-305; 23A-9-304