Utah Admin. Code R657-3a-8 - Request for Species Reclassification

(1) A person may request to change the species or subspecies classification of an animal provided under this rule.

(2) A request for species or subspecies reclassification must be made to the division by applying for reclassification.

(3) The reclassification application shall include:

(a) the petitioner's name, address, and phone number;

(b) the requested species or subspecies reclassification;

(c) the name of all interested parties known by the petitioner;

(d) the current classification of the species or subspecies;

(e) a statement of the facts and reasons forming the basis for the reclassification; and

(f) copies of scientific literature or other evidence supporting the change in classification.

(4)

(a) The division shall consider the request for reclassification and shall approve or deny the request for reclassification based on the issuance and renewal criteria provided in Sections R657-3b-6 and R657-3c-8.

(b) The division shall send a copy of its approval or denial to the applicant and other interested parties specified on the application.

(5) A change in species classification shall be made in accordance with Title 63g, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R657-3a-8

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-16, effective 8/10/2023