1. (1)(a) The division shall establish daily collection limits and total possession limits for amphibians and reptiles found in Utah based upon their classification as a noncontrolled species, controlled species, or prohibited species.

   1. (b) Daily limits, total possession limits, collection permit numbers, collection season dates, and collection permit boundaries will be approved by the Wildlife Board and published in a guidebook by the division.

2. (2) Noncontrolled species may be given the following daily collection limits and total possession limits:

   1. (a) "Unlimited," allowing an unlimited number of individuals that may be collected from the wild or otherwise possessed; or
   2. (b) "Expanded," allowing for a daily collection limit of 25 individuals and total possession limit of 100.

3. (3) Controlled species may be given the following daily collection limits and total possession limits:

   1. (a) "Standard," allowing for a daily collection limit of 3 individuals and total possession limit of 9 individuals; or
   2. (b) "Limited," allowing for a daily and yearly collection limit of 2 individuals and total possession limit of 4 individuals.
4. (4) Prohibited species shall be given the daily collection limit and total possession limit of "Zero," prohibiting all collection and possession of prohibited species.
5. (5) A person may not exceed daily collection limits or total possession limits unless an authorization is provided in this rule, on a certificate of registration, or a variance granted by the Wildlife Board pursuant to R657-53-18.
6. (6) An individual's daily collection limit and total possession limit is established at the time they possess an individual specimen and are cumulative throughout the term of a collection permit.
7. (7) In establishing a daily collection limit or total possession limit, any specimen that belongs to a species that is native to Utah is presumed to be a wild caught specimen unless the individual in possession provides verifiable documentation required by R657-53-5.
8. (8) If a species classification and associated daily collection limit and total possession limit is not defined in this rule or otherwise included in the guidebook published by the Wildlife Board, it shall be classified as a Controlled species and have a Standard daily collection limit and total possession limit.

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