1. (1)(a) A certificate of registration is required for any public agency, institution of higher learning, school, or educational program to engage in aquaculture.

   1. (b) A certificate of registration is not required for any public agency, institution of higher learning, school, or educational program to engage in the hobby of aquaponics, so long as the aquaponics facility complies with Subsection R657-59c.

2. (2) Aquaculture products produced by institutional aquaculture facility may not be:

   1. (a) sold;
   2. (b) stocked; or

   3. (c) transferred into waters of the state unless specifically authorized by the certificate of registration.

      1. (i) All fish transferred into waters of the state must receive a valid fish health certification number from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food as described in Title 4, Utah Agricultural Code, Chapter 37, Aquaculture Act.

KEY: wildlife, aquaculture, fish

Date of Last Change: November 21, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 23A-9-305; 23A-9-203