DAR File No. 37667

Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources

Rule R657-53

Amphibian and Reptile Collection, Importation, Transportation and Possession

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 37667
Filed: 05/30/2013 03:01:47 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Under 23-14-18, and 23-14-19 the Wildlife Board is authorized and required to regulate and prescribe the means to allow the collection, importation, exportation, transportation and possession of amphibians and reptiles and their parts.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments supporting or opposing Rule R657-53 have been received since 06/02/2008, when the rule was last reviewed.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Rule R657-53 is necessary to provide the procedures, protocols, and guidelines for the collection, importation, transportation, possession and propagation of amphibians and reptiles. Continuation of this rule is necessary to provide the standards and procedures from the Wildlife Board.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Natural Resources
Wildlife Resources
1594 W NORTH TEMPLE
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3154

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Staci Coons at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4718, by FAX at 801-538-4709, or by Internet E-mail at stacicoons@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Gregory Sheehan, Director

Effective:

05/30/2013