4-37-102. Purpose statement — Aquaculture considered a branch of agriculture. (1) The Legislature declares that it is in the interest of the people of the state to encourage the practice of aquaculture, while protecting the public fishery resource, in order to augment food production, expand employment, promote economic development, and protect and better utilize the […]
Effective 5/5/2021 4-37-104. Department’s responsibilities. (1) The department is responsible for enforcing laws and rules made by the Wildlife Board governing species of aquatic animals that may be imported into the state or possessed or transported within the state that are applicable to aquaculture or fee fishing facilities. (2) Subject to the policies and rules […]
Effective 5/9/2017 4-37-105. Responsibilities of Wildlife Board and Division of Wildlife Resources. (1) The Wildlife Board and Division of Wildlife Resources are responsible for determining the species of aquatic animals which may be imported into, possessed, and transported within the state. (2) Subject to the policies and rules of the Fish Health Policy Board, the […]
4-37-106. Cooperative agreements. In fulfilling their respective responsibilities under this chapter, the department, Division of Wildlife Resources, and Wildlife Board may make memorandums of understanding or enter into other agreements for mutual cooperation. Enacted by Chapter 153, 1994 General Session
Effective 5/9/2017 4-37-108. Prohibited activities. (1) Except as provided in this chapter, in the rules of the department made pursuant to Section 4-37-109, rules of the Fish Health Policy Board made pursuant to Section 4-37-503, or in the rules of the Wildlife Board governing species of aquatic animals which may be imported into, possessed, transported, […]
Effective 3/21/2022 4-37-109. Department to make rules. (1) The department shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act: (a) specifying procedures for the application and renewal of licenses for operating an aquaculture or fee fishing facility; and (b) governing the disposal or removal of aquatic animals from an aquaculture […]
Effective 3/21/2022 4-37-110. Inspection of records and facilities. (1) The following records and information shall be maintained by an aquaculture or fee fishing facility for a period of two years and shall be available for inspection by a department representative during reasonable hours: (a) records of purchase, acquisition, distribution, and production histories of aquatic animals; […]
Effective 5/9/2017 4-37-111. Prohibited sites. (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), an aquaculture facility or a fee fishing facility may not be developed on: (a) a natural lake; (b) a natural flowing stream; or (c) a reservoir constructed on a natural stream channel. (2) The Division of Wildlife Resources may authorize an aquaculture facility, […]
4-37-112. Screens. (1) Each aquaculture and fee fishing facility shall be equipped with screening or another device to prevent the movement of fish into or out of the facility. (2) The department may conduct site inspections to assure compliance with Subsection (1). Enacted by Chapter 153, 1994 General Session
