Utah Admin. Code R58-1-13 - Exotic Animals and Wildlife
(1) It is
unlawful for any person to import into the state any species of animal that is
prohibited from importation or possession as listed in Rule R657-3.
(2) Animals that require a Certificate of
Registration from the Division of Wildlife Resources for possession shall be
accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and receive an import
permit from the department.
(3)
Aquatic animals, including fish, mollusks, crustaceans, or amphibians, shall
fulfill the requirements of Rule R58-17 before importation into the
state.
(4) Mink entering Utah shall
have originated on ranches where mink viral enteritis has not been diagnosed or
exposed to within the past three years. Mink shall not be imported from a
facility with a diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 within 30 days of signs of
illness.
(5) Rabbits entering Utah
shall have an import permit or be vaccinated for RHDV2.
(6) Movement of animals to be kept in
zoological gardens or shown at exhibitions shall also follow the Federal Animal
Welfare Act, 7 USC 2131-2159.
(7)
Any imports of species susceptible to reportable diseases shall meet the same
testing requirements as required for the importation of domestic
animals.
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