1. (1) The operator of a CHA shall maintain complete and accurate records of:

   1. (a) the number, species, and source of any pen-reared gamebirds purchased or propagated;
   2. (b) disease test results for birds in possession and certificates of veterinary inspection for all pen-reared gamebirds purchased from outside the state;
   3. (c) the number, species and season the pen-reared gamebirds are released;
   4. (d) the number, species and season of pen-reared gamebirds taken within the CHA boundary;
   5. (e) the number and species and season of wild gamebirds taken within the CHA boundary;
   6. (f) the number, species, and date of unusual mortality events due to sickness, disease, diet or unknown cause; and
   7. (g) copies of the bill of sale issued to hunters and any other person who purchases gamebirds.

2. (2) Each operator must submit an annual report on a form provided by the Division within 30 days of the close of the season or at the time of renewal, including:

   1. (a) the number of pen-reared gamebirds by species that were released, and the total number of pen-reared gamebirds taken by hunters or sold;
   2. (b) the date, source, and number of the pen-reared gamebirds purchased;
   3. (c) the number of pen-reared gamebirds by species held in possession for carryover breeding stock at the close of the season; and
   4. (d) annual fee.
3. (3) All records must be maintained on the hunting premises or the principal place of business for three years and must be available for inspection by the Division.
4. (4) Falsifying or fabricating any record or report is prohibited and may result in forfeiture of CHA wildlife documents.

KEY: wildlife, birds, game laws, aviculture

Date of Last Change: August 7, 2025

Notice of Continuation: April 4, 2022

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-5-302; 23A-2-305; 23A-2-304