Utah Admin. Code R58-17-15 - Exemptions

(1) Aquatic animals that meet the following criteria are exempt from health approval regulation under this rule, licensing under Rule R58-27, COR under Rule R657-3, and entry permit under Section R58-17-12 requirements:

(a) ornamental species that are used for display aquariums and not regulated by Rule R657-3 or R657-53, although the exemption does not apply to ornamental species used for aquaculture, including food production or stocking, or that are placed into the waters of the state;

(b) live marine seafood imported and possessed for the singular purposes of immediate human consumption that shall be:

(i) possessed no longer than 30 days from the date of importation;

(ii) acquired from a lawful source and documentation of purchase is retained;

(iii) not released in any water source, including sewer systems; and

(iv) imported and possessed in compliance with applicable state and federal laws, including the importation and possession requirements in Rule R657-3 or R657-53;

(c) live aquatic animals transported to aquatic animal processing plants, provided the animals are killed upon release from the transport vehicle and are not held live; or

(d) commercial aquariums or zoos with a valid COR from the division that may transfer species to other aquariums or zoos with a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.

(2) The department reserves the right to allow exemptions and require health approval or licenses or entry permits on a case by case basis.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R58-17-15

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