1. (1) As used in this section:

   1. (a)

      1. (i) "Bait" means intentionally placing food or nutrient substances to manipulate the behavior of wildlife for the purpose of taking or attempting to take big game.

      2. (ii) "Bait" does not include:

         1. (A) the use of salt, mineral blocks, or other commonly used types of livestock supplements placed in the field by agricultural producers for normal agricultural purposes; or
         2. (B) standing crops, natural vegetation, harvested croplands, or lands or areas where seeds or grains have been scattered solely as the result of a normal agricultural planting, harvesting, post-harvest manipulation, or normal soil stabilization practice.
   2. (b) "Baited area" means land within a 50-yard radius of the site where bait is placed, including the site where bait is placed.

2. (2) Unless authorized by a certificate of registration, a person may not:

   1. (a) bait big game;
   2. (b) take big game in a baited area; or
   3. (c) take big game that has been lured to or is traveling from a baited area.

3. (3) The division may only issue a certificate of registration to allow for the baiting of big game if the division determines that baiting is necessary to:

   1. (a) alleviate substantial big game depredation on cultivated crops; or
   2. (b) facilitate the removal of deer causing property damage within cities or towns.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 103, 2023 General Session