1. (1) As used in this section:

   1. (a) "Accompanied" means at a distance within which visual and verbal communication is maintained for the purposes of advising and assisting.

   2. (b)

      1. (i) "Electronic device" means a mechanism powered by electricity that allows communication between two or more people.
      2. (ii) "Electronic device" includes a mobile telephone or two-way radio.
   3. (c) "Verbal communication" means the conveyance of information through speech that does not involve an electronic device.

2. (2) A person younger than 14 years old who is hunting with a weapon shall be accompanied by:

   1. (a) the person's parent or legal guardian; or
   2. (b) a responsible person who is at least 21 years old and who is approved by the person's parent or guardian.

3. (3) A person younger than 16 years old who is hunting big game with a weapon shall be accompanied by:

   1. (a) the person's parent or legal guardian; or
   2. (b) a responsible person who is at least 21 years old and who is approved by the person's parent or guardian.
4. (4) A person who is at least 14 years old but younger than 16 years old shall be accompanied by a person who is at least 21 years old while hunting wildlife, other than big game, with a weapon.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 103, 2023 General Session