Current through Bulletin 2025-01, January 1, 2025
Section R657-3b-12 - Possession of Bird and Mammal Species(1) A person shall obtain a certificate of registration before possessing any bird or mammal species, or bird or mammal species parts, classified as prohibited or controlled, except as otherwise provided in this rule, statute, or rules and orders of the Wildlife Board.(2) A certificate of registration is not required to possess any bird or mammal species classified as noncontrolled.(3) Any bird or mammal held in possession under the authority of a certificate of registration shall be maintained under humane and healthy conditions, including the humane handling, care, confinement, transportation, and feeding.(4) A person shall protect the public from harm when possessing any bird or mammal.(5) The division may impose specific requirements on the certificate of registration holder consistent with industry standards or generally accepted animal husbandry practices deemed necessary for the safe and humane handling and care of the animal involved, including requirements for veterinary care, cage or holding pen sizes and standards, feeding requirements, social grouping requirements, and other requirements considered necessary by the division for the health and welfare of the animal or the public.(6) A person may possess gamebirds as provided in Rule R657-4.(7) A person may possess a raptor species for falconry as provided in Rule R657-20.Utah Admin. Code R657-3b-12
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-16, effective 8/10/2023