R58-18-7. Genetic Purity

  (1) All elk entering Utah, except those going directly to slaughter, must have written evidence of genetic purity.

  (2) Written evidence of genetic purity will include one of the following:

  (a) Test charts from an approved lab that have run either a:

  (i) Blood genetic purity test or

  (ii) DNA genetic purity test.

  (b) Registration papers from the North American Elk Breeders Association.

  (c) Herd purity certification papers issued by another state agency.

  (3) Genetic purity records must be kept on file and presented to the inspector at the time elk are brought into the state. process.

  (4) Any elk identified as having red deer genetic factor shall be destroyed, or immediately removed from the state.