Utah Admin. Code R657-4-15 - Pen-reared Gamebird Personal Possession Wildlife Document

(1) A Pen-reared Gamebird Personal Possession Wildlife Document is required for any of the following:

(a) Pen-reared gamebirds are held 60 day or longer;

(b) 50 or more and less than 1,000 total birds and viable eggs are held in possession;

(c) for import, propagation, sale, barter, trade of pen-reared gamebirds; or

(d) for hatching of pen-reared gamebird eggs.

(2) A person who acquires live pen-reared gamebirds is not required to obtain a Pen-reared Gamebird Personal Possession Wildlife Document if they:

(a) meet criteria in Section R657-4-14; or

(b) possess a Commercial Gamebird Facility License from the Department of Agriculture and Food as outlined in Rule R58-6.

(3) Pen-reared Gamebird Personal Possession Wildlife Documents:

(a) are not transferable;

(b) are valid for one year from the date of issuance; and

(c) are limited to authorized pen-reared gamebird species or as indicated on the permit.

(4) Any person who has applied for and obtained a Pen-reared Gamebird Personal Possession Wildlife Document must comply with all state, federal, city, and other municipality laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the possession of live pen-reared gamebirds.

(5) Holders of Pen-reared Gamebird Personal Possession Wildlife Documents shall:

(a) construct facilities so as to prevent escape of birds;

(b) construct facilities to preclude access to native waterways; and

(c) meet other minimum facility standards as specified in Division pen-reared gamebird facility guidelines available at https://wildlife.utah.gov.

(6) A facility inspection is not required to issue a Pen-reared Gamebird Personal Possession Wildlife Document.

(7) Pen-reared Gamebird Personal Possession Wildlife Document holders must comply with disease provisions as per Sections R657-4-10 and R657-4-12.

(8) Registration for a Pen-reared Gamebird Personal Possession Wildlife Document:

(a) A person may obtain a Pen-reared Gamebird Personal Possession Wildlife Document through the Division's online permitting system.

(b) If the applicant is under the age of 18, a parent or guardian must co-sign the application and is responsible for compliance with this rule and all other associated laws.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R657-4-15

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-20, effective 10/5/2023