R657-59e-4. Certificate of Registration Required

(1) A certificate of registration is required for all private stocking events. (2) An application for a certificate of registration for a private stocking event may be approved only if all the following requirements are met: (a) The waterbody to be stocked is a lake or reservoir; (b) The lake or reservoir to be stocked is wholly owned by the applicant; (c) The lake or reservoir and its inlet neither contains feral fish nor are likely to support such species in the future; (d) The intended use of the lake or reservoir will not jeopardize conservation of aquatic wildlife populations or lead to the privatization or commercialization of aquatic wildlife; (e) The lake or reservoir being stocked satisfies the screening requirements established in Section R657-59e-7; (f) The lake or reservoir is not vulnerable to flood or high water events capable of compromising the inlet or outlet screens which may cause privately owned fish to escape into waters of the state; (g) The species, sub-species, and sterility of the aquaculture product received is authorized for stocking consistent with the requirements in Section R657-59a-9; (h) the aquaculture product is delivered to the lake, natural stream channel, or reservoir: (i) by a licensed aquaculture facility as defined in Title 4, Utah Agricultural Code, Chapter 37, Aquaculture Act; or (ii) by the owner, lessee, or operator of the private stocking event provided this individual: (A) possesses documentation from the aquaculture facility verifying the information itemized in Subsection R657-59a-6(4)(b) during transport; and (B) assumes legal responsibility for directly transporting the fish from the aquaculture facility to the private fish pond; (i) The individual purchasing fish provides the aquaculture facility with a signed written statement that the pond and aquaculture product received are in compliance with this section.