Utah Admin. Code R657-53-1 - Purpose and Authority

(1) Under Title 23, Wildlife Resources Code of Utah, this rule governs the collection, importation, possession, and propagation of amphibians and reptiles in Utah.

(2)

(a) Nothing in this rule shall be construed as superseding the provisions set forth in Title 23, Wildlife Resources Code of Utah.

(b) Any provision of this rule setting forth a criminal violation that overlaps a section of that title is provided in this rule only as a clarification or to provide greater specificity needed for the administration of the provisions of this rule.

(3) Specific dates, species, collection permit boundaries, number of collection permits, daily collection and total possession limits, and other administrative details which may change annually are published in the proclamation or guidebook of the Wildlife Board for amphibians and reptiles.

(4)

(a) In addition to this rule, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food regulates animal importation and disease testing requirements through Title 4 of Utah Code and Utah Admin. Rule R58-1.

(b) In addition to this rule, local government entities may impose additional prohibitions or restrictions through zoning restrictions and similar ordinances.

(c) Nothing in this rule is intended to authorize an activity that is otherwise prohibited by federal law, rules of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, or properly enacted restrictions imposed by local government entities.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R657-53-1

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-17, effective 8/9/2018 Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-02, effective 1/1/2020