Section R657-59e-1 - Purpose and Authority(1) Under the authority of Sections 23A-9-305 and 23A-9-203, this rule provides the standards and procedures for the stocking of fish into natural lakes, natural flowing streams, and reservoirs built on natural stream channels.(2) This rule does not regulate fee fishing or private aquaculture as provided in Title 4, Utah Agricultural Code, Chapter 37, Aquaculture Act and Rule R58-17.(3) A person operating a private fish pond must also comply with all requirements established by Title 4, the Utah Agricultural Code and all rules promulgated by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, including: (a) requirements for the importation of aquaculture products into Utah; and(b) requirements for fish health approval for aquaculture products.(4) Any violation of, or failure to comply with, Title 23A, the Wildlife Resources Code of Utah, this rule, or any specific requirement contained in a certificate of registration issued pursuant to this rule may be grounds for suspension of the certificate of registration or denial of future certificates of registration, as determined by the division.Utah Admin. Code R657-59e-1
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-23, effective 11/21/2023