R652-150-200. Definitions

1. Bioprospecting: the removal from a natural environment for research or commercial use of a naturally occurring microorganism, plant, or fungus; or information concerning a naturally occurring microorganism's, plant's, or fungus' physical or genetic properties.

2. Nonfederal public land: land within the state that:

(a) is not owned, controlled, or held in trust by the federal government; and

(b)(i) is owned or controlled by:

(A) the state;

(B) a county, city, or town; or

(C) a governmental entity other than the federal government; or

(ii) is school and institutional trust lands, as defined in Section 53C-1-103.

3. Bioprospector: a person who engages in bioprospecting.

4. Person means:

(a) an individual;

(b) a nonprofit or profit corporation;

(c) a partnership;

(d) a sole proprietorship;

(e) other type of business organization; or

(f) any combination acting in concert with one another.