R58-15-3. Board Responsibilities

(1) Per Section 4-23-105, the board shall design policies regarding agricultural and wildlife damage prevention and shall maintain a copy of the policies with the department's director of animal industry and they shall include specific information for the following: (a) the predator control program; and (b) the methods for the prevention of damage including hunting, trapping, chemical toxicants, and the use of aircraft as required in Rule R58-25, Aerial Hunting Permits and Licenses. (3) Per Subsection 4-23-105(3)(b) the board may enter into a cooperative agreement to carry out board policies and will maintain a copy with the department. The agreement may include information related to: (a) coordinating with federal agencies to protect livestock and property from predators; (b) funding, disease management, and a plan of action regarding billable activities to protect crops and domestic livestock; or (c) partnerships to maintain, protect, and benefit agriculture in the state. (4) Per Subsection 23A-11-402(2), on behalf of the board, the department shall annually coordinate with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UWDR) to meet requirements and reduce duplication of predator control efforts.