Utah Admin. Code R657-60-4 - Reporting of invasive species required

(1) A person who discovers a Dreissena mussel within this state or has reason to believe a Dreissena mussel may exist at a specific location shall immediately report the discovery to the division.

(2) The report shall include the following information:

(a) location of the Dreissena mussels;

(b) date of discovery;

(c) identification of any conveyance or equipment in which mussels may be held or attached; and

(d) identification of the reporting party with their contact information.

(3) The report shall be made in person or in writing:

(a) at any division regional or headquarters office ;

(b) to the division's toll free hotline at 1-800-662 -3337; or

(c) on the division's website at www.wildlife.utah.gov/law/hsp/pf.php.

(4) Reporting requirements under this Section do not apply to:

(a) Dreissena mussels found in an Infested waterbody;

(b) a conveyance or equipment that is subject to a quarantine or mandatory dry time and has been documented by the division; or

(c) a person lawfully in possession of a Dreissena mussel pursuant to Section R657-60-3.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R657-60-4

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-7, effective 3/13/2017 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-18, effective 9/8/2020