Utah Admin. Code R657-45-4 - Persons Participating in Youth Organization or School Activity Authorized to Fish Without a License

(1)

(a) A school or youth organization, as defined in Subsection (5), that sponsors a recreational or instructional fishing activity for youth may obtain a certificate of registration from the Division authorizing participating youth to fish without a license.

(b) A school or youth organization may obtain a certificate of registration by submitting an online application with the Division specifying the:

(i) name and address of the school or youth organization applicant, including verification it qualifies as a school or youth organization, as defined in Subsection (5);

(ii) date and location of the fishing activity;

(iii) fishing activity is part of a recreational or instructional program of the school or youth organization;

(iv) fishing activity is officially sanctioned or authorized by the school or youth organization;

(v) approximate number of youth that will participate in the fishing activity, including verification that each youth is:

(A) under 16 years of age; and

(B) an enrolled student in the school or a registered member of the youth organization;

(vi) name, address, and age of the adult leader that will supervise the fishing activity;

(vii) adult leader will:

(A) possess a valid Utah fishing or combination license; and

(B) provide instruction and training to the youth participants on Utah fishing laws and regulations; and

(viii) adult leader has obtained from the school or youth organization a valid tour permit or written documentation that specifies:

(A) the date and place of the fishing activity;

(B) the name of the adult leader that will supervise the fishing activity; and

(C) that the activity is officially sanctioned or authorized by the school or youth organization.

(2)

(a) Upon receipt of a complete application from a school or youth organization and upon determination that the requirements of this Section are satisfied, the Division may issue a certificate of registration authorizing the identified youth participating in the sponsored fishing activity to fish without a license.

(b) The certificate of registration will include the following information:

(i) name and address of the school or youth organization.

(ii) name, address, and age of the adult leader supervising the fishing activity;

(iii) date of the fishing activity;

(iv) location of the fishing activity; and

(v) approximate number youth participating in the fishing activity.

(3) A youth participating in a fishing activity on a school or youth organization certificate of registration issued under this Section may fish without a license, provided:

(a) the youth is:

(i) a member of the youth organization or a student enrolled in the school; and

(ii) younger than 16 years old; and

(b) the fishing is conducted:

(i) in compliance with all Utah fishing laws and regulations;

(ii) on the date and at the location identified on the certificate of registration; and

(iii) under the supervision of the adult leader identified on the certificate of registration.

(4) The adult leader supervising a youth fishing activity under this section shall:

(a) be 18 years of age or older;

(b) possess a valid Utah fishing or combination license;

(c) provide direct supervision to the activity participants; and

(d) instruct the activity participants on Utah fishing laws and regulations.

(5) As used in this section:

(a) "School" means an elementary school or a secondary school that:

(i) is a public or private school located in the state; and

(ii) provides student instruction for one or more years of kindergarten through grade 9.

(b) "Youth organization" means a local Utah chapter of:

(i) the Boy Scouts of America;

(ii) the Girls Scouts of the USA; or

(iii) an organization that:

(A) is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code; and

(B) promotes character building through outdoor activities.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R657-45-4

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-23, effective 11/10/2015