1. (1) A person must acquire a collection permit or certificate of registration before capturing a controlled species from the wild in Utah.

2. (2) Only one collection permit or certificate of registration is required per individual, regardless of the number of animals collected under that permit, provided:

   1. (a) the individual remains in compliance with daily collection limits and total possession limits; and
   2. (b) the individual completes mandatory reporting under R657-53-19 as required.

3. (3)(a) Collection permits are valid for the capture season authorized by the Wildlife Board.

   1. (b) Certificates of registration for personal collection under R657-53-12 are valid for the term indicated on the document.

4. (4)(a) If a person lawfully collects an amphibian or reptile from the wild using a collection permit or certificate of registration, the collection permit or certificate of registration serves as the authorization for continued possession of those collected specimens consistent with the provisions of this rule.

   1. (b) A copy of the collection permit or certificate of registration may serve as documentation of lawful acquisition necessary to transfer possession of a wild caught specimen under R657-53-6.
   2. (c) A person may not collect individual specimens in excess of the identified daily collection or total possession limits during the term of their collection permit, regardless of whether they transfer ownership of a specimen to another individual during the collection permit's term.
5. (5) A person must obtain a variance from the Wildlife Board to collect or possess a prohibited species.

6. (6)(a) An individual or entity must acquire a certificate of registration before engaging in an educational, scientific, or commercial use activity involving the collection or possession of a controlled or prohibited species.

   1. (b) A scientific use certificate of registration is valid for the time-period identified in the research proposal and approved by the division.
   2. (c) Educational use certificates of registration are valid for 3 years and authorize wildlife-related instructional activities identified on the certificate of registration.
   3. (d) Commercial use certificates of registration are valid for 3 years and authorize activities commercial use activities identified on the certificate of registration.
7. (7) A wildlife document may be suspended or revoked as provided in Section 23A-4-1106 and Rule R657-26.

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