§ 23A-12-102. Naming conventions for birds.

(1) As used in this section: (a) "English-language name" means the name: (i) assigned to a bird by a naming entity for use by the English-speaking public; and (ii) that may differ from the scientific name of the bird. (b) "Naming entity" means a nationally recognized entity that maintains a list of official English-language names for birds in North America and South America. (2) (a) The division shall use the English-language name assigned to a bird by a naming entity that was in effect on January 1, 2020, when using an English-language name while engaging in the management of the bird or habitat for the bird. (b) Notwithstanding Subsection (2)(a), the division may use an English-language name assigned by a naming entity after January 1, 2020, if before January 1, 2020, there was no English-language name. (3) The division shall: (a) advocate against the changing of eponymous English-language names for birds; and (b) seek the support of national organizations with which the division affiliates to advocate against the changing of eponymous English-language names for birds.