No. 42449 (5-year Review): Rule R657-58. Fishing Contests and Clinics

DAR File No.: 42449
Filed: 01/09/2018 06:41:50 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Under Sections 23-14-8 and 23-14-19, the Wildlife Board is authorized to provide standards and procedures for taking fish and crayfish.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments supporting or opposing Rule R657-58 were received since January 2013, when the rule was first enacted.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Rule R657-58 provides the procedures, standards, and requirements for holding a fishing contest or clinic on a body of water in the state of Utah. The provisions adopted in this rule are effective. Continuation of this rule is necessary for the continued success of allowing the anglers of Utah to take fish and to protect the resource.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Natural Resources
Wildlife Resources
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Staci Coons at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4718, by FAX at 801-538-4709, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

01/09/2018

Authorized by:

Mike Fowlks, Deputy Director

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