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Utah Code Title 23A. Wildlife Resources Act § 23A-5-308. Administering substances to protected wildlife prohibited--Exceptions--Criminal penalty

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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 (4) or a rule made by the Wildlife Board in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, a person may not administer or attempt to administer a substance to protected wildlife.

(3) A person who violates this section is subject to the penalty provided in Section 23A-5-301.

(4)(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.

(5) Notwithstanding the other provisions of this section, 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.

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