Utah Admin. Code R58-17-12 - Importation of Aquatic Animals or Gametes into Utah

(1) Except as provided in Section R58-17-15, aquatic animals or their gamete shall:

(a) originate from a list of health approved sources maintained by the department;

(b) receive an official free entry permit issued by the department that contains an aquatic animal health approval number;

(i) an entry permit application shall contain the following information:

(A) originating facility information, including name, address, phone number, and health approval number;

(B) description of the aquatic animal being transferred, which includes:

(I) species, including common or scientific names; and

(II) number or weight being shipped;

(C) destination information, including:

(I) name, address, phone number; and

(II) license number or COR number or otherwise be permitted to possess the aquatic animal by Rule R657-59;

(D) method of transportation; and

(E) purpose for which it was shipped; and

(c) be species that are listed on a license or COR or have been authorized by the Wildlife Board and the division pursuant to Rules R657-3, R657-59, and Subsection 4-37-105(1).

(2) To import or sell live grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), the fish shall be verified:

(a) as being triploid (sterile) by the National Triploid Grass Carp Inspection and Certification Program, and

(b) copies of the entry permit, treatment, or testing statement for Asian tapeworm, and triploid verification forms shall accompany the fish during transit.

(3) Non-salmonid fish species require a fish health statement to be completed by a fish health professional or veterinarian.

(a) The fish health statement certifies that a fish health professional or veterinarian:

(i) examined at least ten fish from each lot being shipped and there are no signs of clinical disease and are free from glochidia; and

(ii) any aquatic animal species that are known or reported hosts or carriers of the Asian tapeworm have been treated or inspected for Asian tapeworm before shipment.

(b) Fish health statements are valid for 30 days from the examination or inspection.

(4) Before importation, the State Veterinarian may require inspection, treatment, or testing of any aquatic animal and plant species, including aquatic invasive species under Rule R657-60, water, vehicle, or container, in accordance with current scientific knowledge.

(5) Transport vehicles, importing aquatic animals into Utah or transporting them through Utah pursuant to Subsection R58-17-12(1)(b), shall have proper documentation and are subject to inspection.

(6) The lack of proper documentation or the findings of an inspection may result in entry denial, fines, or other department actions.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R58-17-12

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-2, effective 12/19/2016 Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-01, effective 12/15/2022