1. (1) A person may request a variance to this rule for the collection, importation, propagation, or possession of an animal classified as prohibited under this rule by submitting a variance request to the division.

2. (2) A variance request shall include the following:

   1. (a) the name, address, and phone number of the person making the request;
   2. (b) the species or subspecies of animal and associated activities for which the request is made; and
   3. (c) a statement of the facts and reasons forming the basis for the variance.

3. (3)(a) The division shall consider the request and shall approve or deny the request based on the issuance and renewal criteria provided in Sections R657-3b-6 and R657-3c-8.

   1. (b) If the request applies to a broad class of persons and not to the unique circumstances of the applicant, the division shall consider changing the species classification before issuing a variance to this rule.

4. (4)(a) If the request is approved, the division may impose any restrictions on the person making the request considered necessary for that person to maintain the standards upon which the variance is made.

   1. (b) Any restrictions imposed on the person making the request shall be included in writing on the certificate of registration which shall be signed by the person making the request before its issuance.

KEY: wildlife, animal protection, import restrictions, zoological animals

Date of Last Change: October 1, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-1-101