Utah Admin. Code 657-10-9

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024
Section R657-10-9 - Spotlighting
(1) Except as provided in Section 23-13-17:
(a) a person may not use or cast the rays of any spotlight, headlight or other artificial light to locate protected wildlife while having in possession a firearm or other weapon or device that could be used to take or injure protected wildlife; and
(b) the use of a spotlight or other artificial light in a field, woodland or forest where protected wildlife are generally found is prima facie evidence of attempting to locate protected wildlife.
(2) This section does not apply to the use of the headlights of a motor vehicle or other artificial light in a usual manner where there is no attempt or intent to locate protected wildlife.

Utah Admin. Code R657-10-9

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-23, effective 11/10/2015
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-07, effective 3/24/2020
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-08, effective 3/24/2020
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-21, effective 10/25/2021
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-10, effective 5/2/2022
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-16, effective 8/10/2023