- (1) A person may transport an animal classified as controlled for personal, commercial, and scientific and educational uses only after obtaining a certificate of registration from the division.
(2) Any controlled or prohibited animal species may be transported through Utah without a certificate of registration if:
- (a) the animal remains in Utah no more than 72 hours;
- (b) the animal is not sold, transferred, exhibited, displayed, or used for a commercial use while in Utah; and
- (c) the animal is a raptor used for falconry purposes in compliance with the requirements in Rule R657-20.
- (3) A certificate of veterinary inspection is required from the state of origin as provided in Rule R58-1 and proof of legal possession must accompany the animal.
- (4) If delays in transportation arise, an extension of the 72 hours may be requested by contacting the Wildlife Registration Office in Salt Lake City.
- (5) None of the provisions in this section will be construed to supersede Sections R657-20-14 and R657-20-30.
- (6) A person shipping live animals directly to a state other than Utah or to a federally regulated establishment for immediate euthanasia and processing is not required to obtain a certificate of registration or certificate of veterinary inspection, provided the animal is accompanied by a waybill or other proof of legal ownership describing the animals, their source, and indicating the destination.
KEY: wildlife, animal protection, import restrictions, zoological animals
Date of Last Change: October 1, 2023
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-1-101