1. (1) The division may deny issuing or reissuing a wildlife document to any applicant, if:

   1. (a) the applicant has violated any provision of:

      1. (i) Title 23A, Utah Wildlife Resources Code;
      2. (ii) Administrative Code R657;
      3. (iii) any term in a wildlife document pertaining to activities described in this rule;
      4. (iv) an order of the Wildlife Board; or
      5. (v) any other law that, when considered with the functions and responsibilities of collecting, importing, possessing or propagating an amphibian or reptile, bears a reasonable relationship to the applicant's ability to safely and responsibly carry out such activities;
   2. (b) the applicant has failed to submit mandatory reporting information required by this rule, the division, or the Wildlife Board; or
   3. (c) the applicant misrepresented or failed to disclose material information required in connection with the application; or
   4. (d) where the conduct authorized by the wildlife document violates federal, state or local laws.
2. (2) If the division denies an application, they shall provide the applicant with written notice of the reasons for denial.
3. (3) If the division denies an application, the applicant may request that the Director reconsider the division's decision by providing written notice to the Director within 30 days of denial.
4. (4) If the Director denies a request for reconsideration, the applicant may submit an appeal to the Wildlife Board consistent with R657-2.

KEY: wildlife, import restrictions, amphibians, reptiles

Date of Last Change: October 2, 2023

Notice of Continuation: March 15, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-2-304; 23A-2-305; 23A-5-309; 23A-5-305