R657-45-4. Persons Participating in Youth Organization or School Activity Authorized to Fish Without a License

  (1)(a) A school or youth organization, as defined in Subsection (5), that sponsors a recreational or instructional fishing activity for youth may obtain a certificate of registration from the Division authorizing participating youth to fish without a license.

  (b) A school or youth organization may obtain a certificate of registration by submitting an online application with the Division specifying the:

  (i) name and address of the school or youth organization applicant, including verification it qualifies as a school or youth organization, as defined in Subsection (5);

  (ii) date and location of the fishing activity;

  (iii) fishing activity is part of a recreational or instructional program of the school or youth organization;

  (iv) fishing activity is officially sanctioned or authorized by the school or youth organization;

  (v) approximate number of youth that will participate in the fishing activity, including verification that each youth is:

  (A) under 16 years of age; and

  (B) an enrolled student in the school or a registered member of the youth organization;

  (vi) name, address, and age of the adult leader that will supervise the fishing activity;

  (vii) adult leader will:

  (A) possess a valid Utah fishing or combination license; and

  (B) provide instruction and training to the youth participants on Utah fishing laws and regulations; and

  (viii) adult leader has obtained from the school or youth organization a valid tour permit or written documentation that specifies:

  (A) the date and place of the fishing activity;

  (B) the name of the adult leader that will supervise the fishing activity; and

  (C) that the activity is officially sanctioned or authorized by the school or youth organization.

  (2)(a) Upon receipt of a complete application from a school or youth organization and upon determination that the requirements of this Section are satisfied, the Division may issue a certificate of registration authorizing the identified youth participating in the sponsored fishing activity to fish without a license.

  (b) The certificate of registration will include the following information:

  (i) name and address of the school or youth organization.

  (ii) name, address, and age of the adult leader supervising the fishing activity;

  (iii) date of the fishing activity;

  (iv) location of the fishing activity; and

  (v) approximate number youth participating in the fishing activity.

  (3) A youth participating in a fishing activity on a school or youth organization certificate of registration issued under this Section may fish without a license, provided:

  (a) the youth is:

  (i) a member of the youth organization or a student enrolled in the school; and

  (ii) younger than 16 years old; and

  (b) the fishing is conducted:

  (i) in compliance with all Utah fishing laws and regulations;

  (ii) on the date and at the location identified on the certificate of registration; and

  (iii) under the supervision of the adult leader identified on the certificate of registration.

  (4) The adult leader supervising a youth fishing activity under this section shall:

  (a) be 18 years of age or older;

  (b) possess a valid Utah fishing or combination license;

  (c) provide direct supervision to the activity participants; and

  (d) instruct the activity participants on Utah fishing laws and regulations.

  (5) As used in this section:

  (a) "School" means an elementary school or a secondary school that:

  (i) is a public or private school located in the state; and

  (ii) provides student instruction for one or more years of kindergarten through grade 9.

  (b) "Youth organization" means a local Utah chapter of:

  (i) the Boy Scouts of America;

  (ii) the Girls Scouts of the USA; or

  (iii) an organization that:

  (A) is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code; and

  (B) promotes character building through outdoor activities.