R657-59-1. Purpose and Authority

  (1) Under the authority of Sections 23-15-9 and 23-15-10 of the Utah Code, this rule provides the standards and procedures for:

  (a) private fish ponds;

  (b) short term fishing events;

  (c) private fish stocking; and

  (d) institutional aquaculture.

  (2)(a) This rule does not regulate fee fishing or private aquaculture as provided in Title 4, Chapter 37 of the Utah Code, and Department of Agriculture Rule R58-17.

  (b) The display of aquatic wildlife in aquaria for personal, commercial, or educational purposes is regulated by R657-3.

  (3) A person engaging in any activity provided in Subsection (1) must also comply with all requirements established by Title 4 of Utah Code and all rules promulgated by the Utah Department of Agriculture, including, but not limited to:

  (a) requirements for the importation of aquaculture products into Utah; and

  (b) requirements for fish health approval for aquaculture products.

  (4) Any violation of, or failure to comply with, any provision of Title 23 of the Utah Code, this rule, or any specific requirement contained in a certificate of registration issued pursuant to this rule may be grounds for suspension of the certificate or denial of future certificates, as determined by the division.