Utah Admin. Code R657-3c-5 - Noncontrolled, Controlled, and Prohibited Species

(1)

(a) The noncontrolled, controlled, and prohibited aquatic animal species classification table entitled Aquatics Species Classification Table 3c-1, dated May 1, 2023 is incorporated by reference.

(b) Table 3c-1 can be accessed in person or by contacting the Salt Lake division office located at 1594 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114, and on the division's Certificates of Registration web page at https://wildlife.utah.gov/licenses/certificates-of-registration.html.

(2) A person may collect and possess live aquatic animals of controlled species if:

(a) They possess a valid certificate of registration;

(b) Successfully complete the Fish, Mollusk, and Crustacean education course;

(c) Satisfy the mandatory reporting requirements established in Section R657-3c-6; and

(d) The number of individuals of a species in a person's possession may not exceed the limits established under that person's certificate of registration.

(3) All native species and naturalized sportfish species are classified as controlled except those species that are classified as prohibited.

(4) Some species are classified as noncontrolled when stocked in a private fish pond, short-term fishing event, or aquaponics facility, as allowed in Rule R657-59.

(5) Triploid Grass Carp can be stocked as allowed in Rule R657-59.

(6)

(a) Exemptions may be granted to educational, scientific, and commercial organizations.

(b) An individual or entity must acquire a certificate of registration before engaging in an educational, scientific, or commercial use activity involving the collection or possession of a controlled or prohibited species.

(i) A scientific use certificate of registration is valid for the time-period identified in the research proposal and approved by the division.

(ii) An educational use certificate of registration is valid for 3 years and authorize wildlife related instructional activities identified on the certificate of registration.

(iii) A commercial use certificate of registration is valid for 3 years and authorize commercial use activities identified on the certificate of registration.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R657-3c-5

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