1. (1)

   1. (a) Subject to Subsections 23A-1-101(15) and 23A-1-101(50), an individual is considered a resident who:

      1. (i) has been domiciled in the state for six consecutive months immediately preceding the purchase of a license or application of a license, permit, or tag; and
      2. (ii) does not claim residency for hunting, fishing, or trapping in another state or country.

   2. (b) To create a new domicile an individual shall:

      1. (i) abandon the old domicile; and
      2. (ii) be able to prove that a new domicile has been established.

2. (2) A Utah resident retains Utah residency if that individual leaves this state:

   1. (a) to serve in the armed forces of the United States or for religious or educational purposes; and
   2. (b) the individual complies with Subsection 23A-1-101(50)(b).

3. (3)

   1. (a) A member of the armed forces of the United States and dependents are residents for the purposes of this title as of the date the member reports for duty under assigned orders in the state if the member:

      1. (i) is not on temporary duty in this state; and
      2. (ii) complies with Subsection 23A-1-101(50)(b).
   2. (b) A member shall present a copy of the assignment orders to a division office to verify the member's qualification as a resident.

4. (4) A nonresident attending an institution of higher learning in this state as a full-time student may qualify as a resident for purposes of this title if the student:

   1. (a) has been present in this state for 60 consecutive days immediately preceding the purchase of the license; and
   2. (b) complies with Subsection 23A-1-101(50)(b).
5. (5) A Utah resident license is invalid if a resident license for hunting, fishing, or trapping is purchased in another state or country.
6. (6) An absentee landowner paying property tax on land in Utah does not qualify as a resident.

Amended by Chapter 116, 2025 General Session