Section R657-3a-5 - Transportation of Animals and Animal Parts(1) A person may transport an animal classified as controlled for personal, commercial, and scientific and educational uses only after obtaining a certificate of registration from the division.(2) Any controlled or prohibited animal species may be transported through Utah without a certificate of registration if:(a) the animal remains in Utah no more than 72 hours;(b) the animal is not sold, transferred, exhibited, displayed, or used for a commercial use while in Utah; and(c) the animal is a raptor used for falconry purposes in compliance with the requirements in Rule R657-20.(3) A certificate of veterinary inspection is required from the state of origin as provided in Rule R58-1 and proof of legal possession must accompany the animal.(4) If delays in transportation arise, an extension of the 72 hours may be requested by contacting the Wildlife Registration Office in Salt Lake City.(5) None of the provisions in this section will be construed to supersede Sections R657-20-14 and R657-20-30.(6) A person shipping live animals directly to a state other than Utah or to a federally regulated establishment for immediate euthanasia and processing is not required to obtain a certificate of registration or certificate of veterinary inspection, provided the animal is accompanied by a waybill or other proof of legal ownership describing the animals, their source, and indicating the destination.Utah Admin. Code R657-3a-5
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-16, effective 8/10/2023