1. (1) A person must complete mandatory reporting within 72 hours of obtaining possession of the specimen if:

   1. (a) the individual is collected from the wild and belongs to a species having a daily collection limit of Standard or Limited;
   2. (b) the individual is salvaging a species having a daily collection limit of Standard, Limited, or Zero;
   3. (c) the individual is transferring a wild caught species native to the State of Utah to another individual; or
   4. (d) the individual is a registered propagator and a breeding event results in amphibian or reptile possession beyond the total possession limit for the relevant species.

2. (2) Mandatory reporting must be completed using a division-approved reporting platform, and shall include:

   1. (a) UTM or latitude/longitude coordinates of the location of the collection point;
   2. (b) number of individuals or specimens obtained;
   3. (c) morphological measurements and descriptions; and
   4. (d) photographic documentation.

3. (3) A person who fails to complete mandatory reporting as required in this rule may be:

   1. (a) considered in unlawful possession of animals that went unreported; and
   2. (b) deemed ineligible to obtain wildlife documents until such reporting is completed.
4. (4) Mandatory reporting for commercial use, scientific use, and educational use certificates of registration will be established as part of the certificate of registration approval process.
5. (5) The division will offer an online method for completing mandatory reporting.

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