Utah Code § 4-39-301 Proof of source.
4-39-301. Proof of source.
The department shall require proof that the domesticated elk originates from a legal source as provided in Section 4-39-302.
Amended by Chapter 91, 2025 General Session
Acquisition, Transportation, Sale, or Slaughter of Domesticated Elk
Utah Code tit. 4, ch. 4-39, pt. 4-39-P3
in effectUtah Code § 4-39-302 Acquisition of domesticated elk for use in domesticated elk facilities.
4-39-302. Acquisition of domesticated elk for use in domesticated elk facilities.
Domesticated elk intended for use in domesticated elk facilities shall meet all health and genetic requirements of this chapter.
Amended by Chapter 378, 2010 General Session
Utah Code § 4-39-303 Importation of domesticated elk -- Enforcement.
4-39-303. Importation of domesticated elk -- Enforcement.
(1) A person may not import domesticated elk into the state for use in domesticated elk facilities without first obtaining:
(a) an entry permit from the state veterinarian's office; and
(b) a domesticated elk facility license from the department.
(2) The entry permit shall include the following information and certificates:
(a) a health certificate with an indication of the current health status;
(b) the name and address of the consignor and consignee;
(c) proof that the elk are:
(i) tuberculosis free; or
(ii) enrolled in a tuberculosis herd monitoring accreditation program administered by the United State Department of Agriculture or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency;
(d) the origin of shipment;
(e) the final destination;
(f) the total number of animals in the shipment;
(g) for an elk imported from east of the 100 degree meridian, proof that the elk has been dewormed in accordance with Subsection (3)(a); and
(h) any other information required by the state veterinarian's office or the department.
(3) In addition to the requirements described in Subsections (1) and (2), a person importing a domesticated elk from east of the 100 degree meridian shall:
(a) deworm the elk within 60 days before arrival in the state;
(b) deworm or harvest the elk no later than 150 days after arrival in the state;
(c) for a bull sent to an elk ranch:
(i) hold the bull for harvest until the bull has completed a slaughter withdrawal period; or
(ii) be able to demonstrate that the elk is free from dewormer residue; and
(d) make the elk available to the department for monitoring and inspection upon request by the department.
(4) The department may stop the importation of a domesticated elk or quarantine a domesticated elk if the department identifies the spread of meningeal worm in the elk or the elk's domesticated herd.
(5) A person who imports domesticated elk into the state from an international herd:
(a) may only import domesticated elk:
(i) that are male; and
(ii) to an elk ranch for use in the elk ranch; and
(b) shall ensure that the domesticated elk are harvested in the same season in which the domesticated elk enter the state.
(6) For the purpose of enforcing Subsection (5), the department may make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, for the use of radio frequency identification tags to track male elk imported into the state from an international herd.
Amended by Chapter 91, 2025 General Session
Utah Code § 4-39-304 Marking domesticated elk.
4-39-304. Marking domesticated elk.
A domesticated elk shall be marked by an electronic identification tag and unique visual tag pursuant to rules made by the department in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act.
Amended by Chapter 91, 2025 General Session
Utah Code § 4-39-305 Transportation of domesticated elk to or from domesticated elk facilities.
4-39-305. Transportation of domesticated elk to or from domesticated elk facilities.
(1) A person may transport domesticated elk without an official state brand certificate or other proof of ownership if the person:
(a) only moves domesticated elk accompanied by an intrastate transfer form provided by the department;
(b) reports the move to the department within five days;
(c) only moves domesticated elk from a licensed facility to another licensed facility owned by the same person; and
(d) only moves domesticated elk intrastate.
(2) An official state brand inspection certificate shall accompany all domesticated elk sold or slaughtered.
Amended by Chapter 355, 2018 General Session
Utah Code § 4-39-306 Inspection before movement, sale, or slaughter.
4-39-306. Inspection before movement, sale, or slaughter.
(1) Each domesticated elk facility licensee shall have the domesticated elk inspected by the department before sale or slaughter.
(2) Except as provided by Section 4-39-305, any person transporting or possessing domesticated elk or domesticated elk products shall have the appropriate brand inspection certificate in the person's possession.
Amended by Chapter 355, 2018 General Session
Utah Code § 4-39-307 Inspections -- Qualifications of inspectors.
4-39-307. Inspections -- Qualifications of inspectors.
Health certification shall be based upon inspections carried out in accordance with standards specified by the department.
Enacted by Chapter 302, 1997 General Session
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