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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) As used in this section:
(a) “English-language name” means the name:
(i) assigned to a bird by a naming entity for use by the English-speaking public; and
(ii) that may differ from the scientific name of the bird.
(b) “Naming entity” means a nationally recognized entity that maintains a list of official English-language names for birds in North America and South America.
(2)(a) The division shall use the English-language name assigned to a bird by a naming entity that was in effect on January 1, 2020, when using an English-language name while engaging in the management of the bird or habitat for the bird.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (2)(a), the division may use an English-language name assigned by a naming entity after January 1, 2020, if before January 1, 2020, there was no English-language name.
(3) The division shall:
(a) advocate against the changing of eponymous English-language names for birds; and
(b) seek the support of national organizations with which the division affiliates to advocate against the changing of eponymous English-language names for birds.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 23A. Wildlife Resources Act § 23A-12-102. Naming conventions for birds - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-23a-wildlife-resources-act/ut-code-sect-23a-12-102/
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