Section R58-1-13 - Exotic Animals and Wildlife(1) It is unlawful for any person to import into the state any species of animal that is prohibited from importation or possession as listed in Rule R657-3.(2) Animals that require a Certificate of Registration from the Division of Wildlife Resources for possession shall be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection and receive an import permit from the department.(3) Aquatic animals, including fish, mollusks, crustaceans, or amphibians, shall fulfill the requirements of Rule R58-17 before importation into the state.(4) Mink entering Utah shall have originated on ranches where mink viral enteritis has not been diagnosed or exposed to within the past three years. Mink shall not be imported from a facility with a diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 within 30 days of signs of illness.(5) Rabbits entering Utah shall have an import permit or be vaccinated for RHDV2.(6) Movement of animals to be kept in zoological gardens or shown at exhibitions shall also follow the Federal Animal Welfare Act, 7 USC 2131-2159.(7) Any imports of species susceptible to reportable diseases shall meet the same testing requirements as required for the importation of domestic animals.Utah Admin. Code R58-1-13
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-17, effective 8/12/2015Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-21, effective 10/9/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-18, effective 9/8/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-09, effective 4/13/2023