R657-59-10. Screen Requirements

  (1)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (b), all permanent and intermittant inlets and outlets of a private fish pond shall be screened to prevent the movement of aquatic wildlife into the pond or the escapement of any aquaculture product from the private fish pond into public waters.

  (b) Upon request of the private pond owner or lessee, the division may conduct a site analysis and waive screen requirements if it is determined that the waiver of screen requirements will not be detrimental to the wildlife resource.

  (c) Any aquaculture product that escapes a private fish pond are considered aquatic wildlife for the purposes of licensing requirements, bag limits, and allowable methods of take.

  (2) If a screen is required, the screen must meet the following provisions:

  (a) the screen should be constructed of durable materials that are capable of maintaining integrity in a water and air environment for an extended period of time;

  (b) the screen shall have no openings, seams or mesh width greater than the width of the fish being stocked;

  (c) all water entering or leaving the pond, including run off and other high water events, shall flow through a screen consistent with the requirements of this subsection; and

  (d) the screen shall be maintained and in place at all times while any aquaculture product remains in the pond.