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UT Code § 23-13-19 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 13 - General Provisions|Section 19 - Administering substances to protected wildlife prohibited -- Exceptions.

 Effective 7/1/2017  23-13-19. Administering substances to protected wildlife prohibited -- Exceptions.    (1) For purposes of this section:   (a) "Administer" means the application of a substance by any method, including:   (i) injection;     (ii) inhalation;     (iii) ingestion; or     (iv) absorption.       (b) "Agricultural producer" means a person who produces an agricultural product.     (c) "Agricultural product" means the same as that term is defined in Section 4-1-109.     (d) "Substance" means a chemical or organic substance that:   (i) pacifies;     (ii) sedates;     (iii) immobilizes;     (iv) harms;     (v) kills;     (vi) controls fertility; or     (vii) has an effect that is similar to an effect listed in Subsections (1)(d)(i) through (vi).         (2) Except as authorized by Subsection (3) or a rule made by the Wildlife Board, a person may not administer or attempt to administer a substance to protected wildlife.     (3)   (a) A division employee or a person with written permission from the division may administer a substance to protected wildlife if that employee or person administers the substance to promote wildlife management and conservation.     (b) One or more of the following may administer a substance to protected wildlife that the person is authorized by this title, the Wildlife Board, or the division to possess:   (i) a licensed veterinarian;     (ii) an unlicensed assistive personnel, as defined in Section 58-28-102; or     (iii) a person who is following written instructions for veterinary care from a licensed veterinarian.         (4) A person is not liable under this section for administering a substance, notwithstanding the substance has an effect described in Subsection (1)(d) on protected wildlife, if:   (a) an agricultural producer administers the substance:   (i) for the sole purpose of producing an agricultural product and not for the purpose of affecting protected wildlife in a manner described in Subsection (1)(d);     (ii) consistent with generally accepted agricultural practices; and     (iii) in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal law; or       (b) the protected wildlife presents an immediate threat of death or serious bodily injury to a person.      Amended by Chapter 345, 2017 General Session
UT Code § 23-14-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 14 - Division of Wildlife Resources and Wildlife Board|Section 1 - Division of Wildlife Resources -- Creation -- General powers and duties -- Limits on authority of political subdivisions.

23-14-1. Division of Wildlife Resources -- Creation -- General powers and duties -- Limits on authority of political subdivisions.    (1)   (a) There is created the Division of Wildlife Resources within the Department of Natural Resources under the administration and general supervision of the executive director of the Department of Natural Resources.     (b) The Division of Wildlife Resources is the wildlife authority for Utah and is vested with the functions, powers, duties, rights, and responsibilities provided in this title and other law.       (2)   (a) Subject to the broad policymaking authority of the Wildlife Board, the Division of Wildlife Resources shall protect, propagate, manage, conserve, and distribute protected wildlife throughout the state.     (b) The Division of Wildlife Resources is appointed as the trustee and custodian of protected wildlife and may initiate civil proceedings, in addition to criminal proceedings provided for in this title, to:   (i) recover damages;     (ii) compel performance;     (iii) compel substitution;     (iv) restrain or enjoin;     (v) initiate any other appropriate action; and     (vi) seek any appropriate remedies in its capacity as trustee and custodian.         (3)   (a) If a political subdivision of the state adopts ordinances or regulations concerning hunting, fishing, or trapping that conflict with this title or rules promulgated pursuant to this title, state law shall prevail.     (b) Communities may close areas to hunting for safety reasons after confirmation by the Wildlife Board.      Amended by Chapter 211, 1995 General Session
UT Code § 23-14-2.1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 14 - Division of Wildlife Resources and Wildlife Board|Section 2.1 - Procedures -- Adjudicative proceedings.

23-14-2.1. Procedures -- Adjudicative proceedings.  The Division of Wildlife Resources shall comply with the procedures and requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act, in its adjudicative proceedings.  Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 23-14-2.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 14 - Division of Wildlife Resources and Wildlife Board|Section 2.5 - Wildlife Board Nominating Committee -- Creation -- Membership -- Terms -- Quorum.

 Affected by 63I-1-223 on 7/1/2023 23-14-2.5. Wildlife Board Nominating Committee -- Creation -- Membership -- Terms -- Quorum.    (1) There is created a Wildlife Board Nominating Committee which shall consist of 11 members.     (2) The governor shall appoint members to the nominating committee as follows:   (a) three members shall be appointed from a list of at least two nominees per position submitted by the agriculture industry;     (b) three members shall be appointed from a list of at least two nominees per position submitted by sportsmen groups;     (c) two members shall be appointed from a list of at least two nominees per position submitted by nonconsumptive wildlife interests;     (d) one member shall be appointed from a list of at least two nominees submitted by federal land management agencies;     (e) one local elected official shall be appointed from a list of at least two nominees submitted by the Utah Association of Counties; and     (f) one range management specialist shall be appointed from a list of at least two nominees submitted jointly by the Utah Chapter, Society of Range Management and the Utah Chapter, Wildlife Society.       (3) Each wildlife region described in Subsection 23-14-2.6(1) shall be represented by at least one member and no wildlife region may be represented by more than three members.     (4) The nominating committee shall nominate at least two, but not more than four, candidates for each position or vacancy which occurs on the board.     (5)   (a) Except as required by Subsection (5)(b), as terms of current board members expire, the governor shall appoint each new or reappointed member to a four-year term.     (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (5)(a), the governor shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that:   (i) the terms of board members are staggered so that approximately half of the board is appointed every two years; and     (ii) members from the same wildlife region serve staggered terms.       (c) If a vacancy occurs for any reason, the governor shall appoint a replacement in the same manner that the position was originally filled to serve the remainder of the unexpired term.       (6) The nominating committee shall select a chair and vice chair from its membership.     (7) Six members shall constitute a quorum.    Amended by Chapter 36, 2003 General Session
UT Code § 23-14-2.6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 14 - Division of Wildlife Resources and Wildlife Board|Section 2.6 - Regional advisory councils -- Creation -- Membership -- Duties -- Per diem and expenses.

 Affected by 63I-1-223 on 7/1/2023 23-14-2.6. Regional advisory councils -- Creation -- Membership -- Duties -- Per diem and expenses.    (1) There are created five regional advisory councils which shall consist of 12 to 15 members each from the wildlife region whose boundaries are established for administrative purposes by the division.     (2) The members shall include individuals who represent the following groups and interests:   (a) agriculture;     (b) sportsmen;     (c) nonconsumptive wildlife;     (d) locally elected public officials;     (e) federal land agencies; and     (f) the public at large.       (3) The executive director of the Department of Natural Resources, in consultation with the director of the Division of Wildlife Resources, shall select the members from a list of nominees submitted by the respective interest group or agency.     (4) The councils shall:   (a) hear broad input, including recommendations, biological data, and information regarding the effects of wildlife;     (b) gather information from staff, the public, and government agencies; and     (c) make recommendations to the Wildlife Board in an advisory capacity.       (5)   (a) Except as required by Subsection (5)(b), each member shall serve a four-year term.     (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (5)(a), the executive director shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of council members are staggered so that approximately half of the council is appointed every two years.       (6) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term.     (7) The councils shall determine:   (a) the time and place of meetings; and     (b) any other procedural matter not specified in this chapter.       (8) Members of the councils shall complete an orientation course as provided in Subsection 23-14-2(8).     (9) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service, but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:   (a) Section 63A-3-106;     (b) Section 63A-3-107; and     (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107.      Amended by Chapter 286, 2010 General SessionAmended by Chapter 324, 2010 General Session
UT Code § 23-14-3 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 14 - Division of Wildlife Resources and Wildlife Board|Section 3 - Powers of division to determine facts -- Policymaking powers of Wildlife Board.

 Effective 5/12/2020  23-14-3. Powers of division to determine facts -- Policymaking powers of Wildlife Board.    (1) The Division of Wildlife Resources may determine the facts relevant to the wildlife resources of this state.     (2)   (a) Upon a determination of these facts, the Wildlife Board shall establish the policies best designed to accomplish the purposes and fulfill the intent of all laws pertaining to wildlife and the preservation, protection, conservation, perpetuation, introduction, and management of wildlife.     (b) In establishing policy, the Wildlife Board shall:   (i) recognize that wildlife and its habitat are an essential part of a healthy, productive environment;     (ii) recognize the impact of wildlife on humans, human economic activities, private property rights, and local economies;     (iii) seek to balance the habitat requirements of wildlife with the social and economic activities of man;     (iv) recognize the social and economic values of wildlife, including fishing, hunting, and other uses; and     (v) seek to maintain wildlife on a sustainable basis.       (c)   (i) The Wildlife Board shall consider the recommendations of the regional advisory councils established in Section 23-14-2.6.     (ii) If a regional advisory council recommends a position or action to the Wildlife Board, and the Wildlife Board rejects the recommendation, the Wildlife Board shall provide a written explanation to the advisory council recommending the opposing position.         (3) No authority conferred upon the Wildlife Board by this title shall supersede the administrative authority of the executive director of the Department of Natural Resources or the director of the Division of Wildlife Resources.    Amended by Chapter 154, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 23-14-7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 14 - Division of Wildlife Resources and Wildlife Board|Section 7 - Functions and qualifications of director.

23-14-7. Functions and qualifications of director.    (1) The director shall:   (a) be the executive and administrative head of the Division of Wildlife Resources; and     (b) have demonstrated ability in management and administration and experience in the protection, conservation, restoration, and management of wildlife resources.       (2) The director may not hold any other public office or be involved in a political party or organization.    Amended by Chapter 56, 1995 General Session
UT Code § 23-14-8 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 14 - Division of Wildlife Resources and Wildlife Board|Section 8 - Director -- Executive authority and control -- Power to declare emergency seasons.

23-14-8. Director -- Executive authority and control -- Power to declare emergency seasons.  The director of the Division of Wildlife Resources, under administrative supervision of the executive director of the Department of Natural Resources, shall have:  (1) executive authority and control of the Division of Wildlife Resources so that policies of the Wildlife Board are carried out in accordance with the laws of this state;     (2) authority over all personnel matters;     (3) full control of all property acquired and held for the purposes specified in this title; and     (4) authority to declare emergency closed or open seasons in the interest of the wildlife resources of the state.    Amended by Chapter 211, 1995 General Session
UT Code § 23-14-10 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 14 - Division of Wildlife Resources and Wildlife Board|Section 10 - Compensation of division employees -- Travel expenses of director and employees.

23-14-10. Compensation of division employees -- Travel expenses of director and employees.  Employees of the Division of Wildlife Resources shall receive such compensation as the director shall determine within limits established for state employees by the Division of Finance. In addition to salaries provided for within this title, the director and employees of the Division of Wildlife Resources are entitled to receive travel expenses as provided in the rules established by the Division of Finance.  Amended by Chapter 22, 1989 General Session
UT Code § 23-14-11 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 14 - Division of Wildlife Resources and Wildlife Board|Section 11 - Official seal of division.

23-14-11. Official seal of division.  The Division of Wildlife Resources shall adopt an official seal and file an impression and a description of it with the Division of Archives.  Amended by Chapter 67, 1984 General Session
UT Code § 23-14-12 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 14 - Division of Wildlife Resources and Wildlife Board|Section 12 - Oaths administered by director.

23-14-12. Oaths administered by director.  The director of wildlife resources shall have the power to administer oaths for all purposes required in the discharge of his duties.  Enacted by Chapter 46, 1971 General Session
UT Code § 23-14-13 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 14 - Division of Wildlife Resources and Wildlife Board|Section 13 - Wildlife Resources Account.

 Effective 5/12/2015  23-14-13. Wildlife Resources Account.    (1) There is created a restricted account within the General Fund known as the "Wildlife Resources Account."     (2) The following money shall be deposited into the Wildlife Resources Account:   (a) revenue from the sale of licenses, permits, tags, and certificates of registration issued under this title or a rule or proclamation of the Wildlife Board, except as otherwise provided by this title;     (b) revenue from the sale, lease, rental, or other granting of rights of real or personal property acquired with revenue specified in Subsection (2)(a);     (c) revenue from fines and forfeitures for violations of this title or any rule, proclamation, or order of the Wildlife Board, minus court costs not to exceed the schedule adopted by the Judicial Council;     (d) funds appropriated from the General Fund by the Legislature pursuant to Section 23-19-39;     (e) other money received by the division under any provision of this title, except as otherwise provided by this title; and     (f) interest, dividends, or other income earned on account money.       (3) Money in the Wildlife Resources Account shall be used for the administration of this title.    Amended by Chapter 30, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 23-14-13.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 14 - Division of Wildlife Resources and Wildlife Board|Section 13.5 - Support for State-Owned Shooting Ranges Restricted Account.

 Effective 10/1/2017  23-14-13.5. Support for State-Owned Shooting Ranges Restricted Account.    (1) There is created in the General Fund a restricted account known as the "Support for State-Owned Shooting Ranges Restricted Account."     (2) The account shall be funded by:   (a) contributions deposited into the account in accordance with Section 41-1a-422;     (b) private contributions; and     (c) donations or grants from public or private entities.       (3) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the division shall distribute funds in the account to facilitate construction of new firearm shooting ranges, and operation and maintenance of existing ranges, that are:   (a) built on land owned or leased by the state;     (b) owned by the division; and     (c) operated by the division or the division's contractors.       (4) The division shall only expend the funds to:   (a) construct, operate, and maintain firearm shooting ranges described in Subsection (3); and     (b) pay the costs of issuing or reordering Support the 2nd Amendment and State-Owned Shooting Ranges support special group license plate decals.       (5) In accordance with Section 63J-1-602.1, appropriations from the account are nonlapsing.    Enacted by Chapter 383, 2017 General Session
UT Code § 23-14-14 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 14 - Division of Wildlife Resources and Wildlife Board|Section 14 - Grants or gifts accepted by division -- Special account.

23-14-14. Grants or gifts accepted by division -- Special account.  The Division of Wildlife Resources is authorized to accept grants or gifts of money, property, water rights or other endowments that will benefit the wildlife resources of the state. Money as received shall be placed in a special account to be used for specific use as indicated by the grantor.  Enacted by Chapter 46, 1971 General Session
UT Code § 23-14-14.2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 14 - Division of Wildlife Resources and Wildlife Board|Section 14.2 - Wildlife Resources Conservation Easement Restricted Account.

23-14-14.2. Wildlife Resources Conservation Easement Restricted Account.    (1) There is created within the General Fund a restricted account known as the Wildlife Resources Conservation Easement Account.     (2) The Wildlife Resources Conservation Easement Account consists of:   (a) grants from private foundations;     (b) grants from local governments, the state, or the federal government;     (c) grants from the Quality Growth Commission created under Section 11-38-201;     (d) donations from landowners for monitoring and managing conservation easements;     (e) donations from any other person; and     (f) interest on account money.       (3) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the Division of Wildlife Resources shall use money from the account to monitor and manage conservation easements held by the division.     (4) The division may not receive or expend donations from the account to acquire conservation easements.    Enacted by Chapter 189, 2007 General Session
UT Code § 23-14-16 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 14 - Division of Wildlife Resources and Wildlife Board|Section 16 - Unexpended fund balances converted to general fund account.

23-14-16. Unexpended fund balances converted to general fund account.  The state auditor and director of the Division of Finance shall, at the close of the fiscal year, convert into the Wildlife Resources Account in the General Fund all unexpended balances of the wildlife resources fund not legally obligated by contract or appropriated by the Wildlife Board for capital outlay projects or other programs which may extend beyond the close of the fiscal year.  Amended by Chapter 30, 1992 General Session
UT Code § 23-14-18 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 14 - Division of Wildlife Resources and Wildlife Board|Section 18 - Establishment of seasons, locations, limits, and regulations by the Wildlife Board.

 Effective 5/5/2021  23-14-18. Establishment of seasons, locations, limits, and regulations by the Wildlife Board.    (1) To provide an adequate and flexible system of protection, propagation, introduction, increase, control, harvest, management, and conservation of protected wildlife in this state and to provide for the use and development of protected wildlife for public recreation and food supply while maintaining a sustainable population of protected wildlife, the Wildlife Board shall determine the circumstances, time, location, means, and the amounts, and numbers of protected wildlife which may be taken.     (2) The Wildlife Board shall, except as otherwise specified in this code:   (a) fix seasons and shorten, extend, or close seasons on any species of protected wildlife in any locality, or in the entire state, if the board finds that the action is necessary to effectuate proper wildlife management and control;     (b) close or open areas to fishing, trapping, or hunting;     (c) establish refuges and preserves;     (d) regulate and prescribe the means by which protected wildlife may be taken;     (e) regulate the transportation and storage of protected wildlife, or their parts, within the boundaries of the state and the shipment or transportation out of the state;     (f) establish or change bag limits and possession limits;     (g) prescribe safety measures and establish other regulations as may be considered necessary in the interest of wildlife conservation and the safety and welfare of hunters, trappers, fishermen, landowners, and the public;     (h)   (i) prescribe when licenses, permits, tags, and certificates of registration shall be required and procedures for their issuance and use; and     (ii) establish forms and fees for licenses, permits, tags, and certificates of registration; and       (i) prescribe rules and regulations as it may consider necessary to control the use and harvest of protected wildlife by private associations, clubs, partnerships, or corporations, provided the rules and regulations do not preclude the landowner from personally controlling trespass upon the owner's properties nor from charging a fee to trespass for purposes of hunting or fishing.       (3) The Wildlife Board may allow a season on protected wildlife to commence on any day of the week except Sunday.     (4) The Wildlife Board shall establish fees for licenses, permits, tags, and certificates of registration in accordance with Section 63J-1-504.     (5) The Wildlife Board may not issue a license, permit, tag, or certificate of registration as a reward for an individual's assistance with a prosecution for violation of Section 76-6-111.    Amended by Chapter 57, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 23-14-19 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 23 - Wildlife Resources Code of Utah|Chapter 14 - Division of Wildlife Resources and Wildlife Board|Section 19 - Rules, proclamations, and orders of the Wildlife Board.

23-14-19. Rules, proclamations, and orders of the Wildlife Board.  The Wildlife Board shall exercise its powers by making rules and issuing proclamations and orders pursuant to this code.  Amended by Chapter 211, 1995 General Session