R657-45-4. Persons Participating in Youth Organization or School Activity Authorized to Fish Without a License

(1)(a) A school or youth organization, as defined in Subsection (5), that sponsors a recreational or instructional fishing activity for youth may obtain a certificate of registration from the Division authorizing participating youth to fish without a license. (b) A school or youth organization may obtain a certificate of registration by submitting an online application with the Division specifying the: (i) name and address of the school or youth organization applicant, including verification it qualifies as a school or youth organization, as defined in Subsection (5); (ii) date and location of the fishing activity; (iii) fishing activity is part of a recreational or instructional program of the school or youth organization; (iv) fishing activity is officially sanctioned or authorized by the school or youth organization; (v) approximate number of youth that will participate in the fishing activity, including verification that each youth is: (A) under 16 years of age; and (B) an enrolled student in the school or a registered member of the youth organization; (vi) name, address, and age of the adult leader that will supervise the fishing activity; (vii) adult leader will: (A) possess a valid Utah fishing or combination license; and (B) provide instruction and training to the youth participants on Utah fishing laws and regulations; and (viii) adult leader has obtained from the school or youth organization a valid tour permit or written documentation that specifies: (A) the date and place of the fishing activity; (B) the name of the adult leader that will supervise the fishing activity; and (C) that the activity is officially sanctioned or authorized by the school or youth organization. (2)(a) Upon receipt of a complete application from a school or youth organization and upon determination that the requirements of this Section are satisfied, the Division may issue a certificate of registration authorizing the identified youth participating in the sponsored fishing activity to fish without a license. (b) The certificate of registration will include the following information: (i) name and address of the school or youth organization. (ii) name, address, and age of the adult leader supervising the fishing activity; (iii) date of the fishing activity; (iv) location of the fishing activity; and (v) approximate number youth participating in the fishing activity. (3) A youth participating in a fishing activity on a school or youth organization certificate of registration issued under this Section may fish without a license, provided: (a) the youth is: (i) a member of the youth organization or a student enrolled in the school; and (ii) younger than 16 years old; and (b) the fishing is conducted: (i) in compliance with all Utah fishing laws and regulations; (ii) on the date and at the location identified on the certificate of registration; and (iii) under the supervision of the adult leader identified on the certificate of registration. (4) The adult leader supervising a youth fishing activity under this section shall: (a) be 18 years of age or older; (b) possess a valid Utah fishing or combination license; (c) provide direct supervision to the activity participants; and (d) instruct the activity participants on Utah fishing laws and regulations. (5) As used in this section: (a) "School" means an elementary school or a secondary school that: (i) is a public or private school located in the state; and (ii) provides student instruction for one or more years of kindergarten through grade 9. (b) "Youth organization" means a local Utah chapter of: (i) the Boy Scouts of America; (ii) the Girls Scouts of the USA; or (iii) an organization that: (A) is exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3), Internal Revenue Code; and (B) promotes character building through outdoor activities.