R657-22-6. Records and Reports

  (1) The operator of a CHA shall maintain complete and accurate records of:

  (a) the number, species, and source of any game birds purchased or propagated;

  (b) health certificates for all game birds purchased from outside the state of Utah;

  (c) the number, species and season the game birds are released; and

  (d) the number, species and season of game birds taken within the CHA boundary, including wild game birds

  (e) the number, species and date of unusual mortality events due to sickness, disease, diet or unknown cause; and

  (f) copies of the bill of sale issued to hunters and any other person who purchases game birds.

  (2) Each operator must submit an annual report on a form provided by the division within 30 days of the close of the season or at the time of renewal, including:

  (a) the number of game birds by species that were released and the total number of game birds taken by hunters or sold;

  (b) the date, source, and number of the game birds purchased; and

  (c) the number of game birds by species held in possession for carryover breeding stock at the close of the season.

  (3) All records must be maintained on the hunting premises or the principal place of business for three years and must be available for inspection by the division.

  (4) Falsifying or fabricating any record or report is prohibited and may result in forfeiture of CHA opportunities.

  (5) The operator of a CHA shall notify the Division of any large mortality events due to sickness, disease, diet or unknown cause within 72 hours of the event.