Importation of Aquatic Animals

Utah Code tit. 4, ch. 4-37, pt. 4-37-P4

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Utah Code § 4-37-401 License required to import aquatic animals for aquaculture or fee fishing facilities.

4-37-401. License required to import aquatic animals for aquaculture or fee fishing facilities. (1) A person may not import aquatic animals classified as controlled species by rules of the Wildlife Board into the state for use in aquaculture or fee fishing facilities without first obtaining a license from the department. (2) The department shall: (a) coordinate with the Division of Wildlife Resources in determining which species the holder may import into the state; and (b) specify those species on the license. (3) A person may not import species into the state that are not listed on the license. Amended by Chapter 79, 2022 General Session Enacted by Chapter 153, 1994 General Session

Utah Code § 4-37-402 Documentation required to import aquatic animals.

4-37-402. Documentation required to import aquatic animals. Any aquatic animals classified as controlled species by rules of the Wildlife Board that are imported into the state for use in aquaculture or fee fishing facilities shall be accompanied by documentation indicating the following: (1) the health approval number assigned by the department to the source facility; (2) common or scientific names of the imported animals; (3) name and address of the consignor and consignee; (4) origin of shipment; (5) final destination; (6) number or pounds shipped; (7) purpose for which shipped; (8) method of transportation; and (9) any other information required by the department. Amended by Chapter 378, 2010 General Session

Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title4/Chapter37/4-37-P4.html?v=C4-37-P4_1800010118000101Fetched: 10/26/2026