Utah Admin. Code R58-17-14 - Transporting Aquatic Animals

(1) Any person may transport live aquatic animals from a health approved facility provided the destination has a valid license or COR to possess the aquatic animal, or possession is otherwise permitted by Rule R657-3, R657-53, and R657-59.

(2) Any transfers or shipments of live aquatic animals within Utah, unless exempted by Section R58-17-15, shall be accompanied by documentation of the source and destination, including:

(a) date of transaction;

(b) source information, including:

(i) name;

(ii) address;

(iii) phone number;

(iv) aquatic animal health approval number; and

(v) license or COR number for instate facilities;

(c) description of the aquatic animal being transferred, including:

(i) species;

(ii) number;

(iii) size or weight being shipped; and

(iv) reproductive capacity;

(d) destination information, including:

(i) name;

(ii) address;

(iii) phone number; and

(iv) license or COR number. Geographic location including latitude, longitude or UTM coordinates may be provided in lieu of COR if the facility is exempted from COR requirements by Rules R657-3, R657-53, and R657-59.

(3) Live aquatic animals may be shipped through Utah without a COR or health approval, when:

(a) the animals will not be sold, released, or transferred;

(b) the products remain in the original container and water from the out-of-state source is not exchanged or released;

(c) the shipment is in Utah no longer than 72 hours; and

(d) an entry permit or proof of legal ownership, origin of aquatic animals and destination must accompany the shipment.

(4) No person may move or cause to be moved live aquatic animals from a location known to be exposed to or infected with any restricted or prohibited pathogen listed in the Aquatic Animal Inspection Policy, without first reporting to the appropriate regulating agency pursuant to Section R58-17-4 and receiving written authorization to move the aquatic animals.

(5) Any transport vehicles may be subject to inspection by the department or the division under Subsection R58-17-12(5).

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R58-17-14

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