Utah Code § 65A-14-102

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session

Section 65A-14-102 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:

(1)

(a) "Bioprospecting" means the removal from a natural environment for research or commercial use of:

(i) a naturally occurring microorganism, plant, or fungus; or

(ii) information concerning a naturally occurring microorganism's, plant's, or fungus' physical or genetic properties.

(b) "Bioprospecting" does not include:

(i) horticultural cultivation, except for horticultural genetic engineering conducted in a manner otherwise constituting bioprospecting;

(ii) an agricultural enterprise;

(iii) a forest and range management practice;

(iv) invasive weed management;

(v) Christmas tree and related sales; or

(vi) incidental removal of a microorganism, plant, or fungus while engaged in bona fide research or commercial enterprises.

(2) "Nonfederal public land" means land in the state that:

(a) is not owned, controlled, or held in trust by the federal government; and

(b)

(i) is owned or controlled by:

(A) the state;

(B) a county, city, or town; or

(C) a governmental entity other than the federal government; or

(ii) is school and institutional trust lands, as defined in Section 53C-1-103.

Utah Code § 65A-14-102

Enacted by Chapter 21, 2010 General Session .