Utah Administrative Code

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-202. Boating Advisory Council. R650-202-1. Boating Advisory Council. (1) The division, after notifying the commission, shall appoint a nine-member advisory council to make recommendations to the division on state boating policies. …

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-203. Waterway Marking System. R650-203-1. Obeying Waterway Markers. The operator of a vessel shall obey the markings or instructions of any official waterway marker. R650-203-2. Waterway Markers. (1) On a river or other natural or …

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-204. Regulating Waterway Markers. R650-204-1. Placement of Waterway Markers. A person may not place on or near the waters of this state any waterway marker, except a diver's flag, without written authorization by the division or a …

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-205. Zoned Waters. R650-205-1. Obeying Zoned Waters. A vessel operator shall obey the zoned water requirements or restrictions implemented by this rule. R650-205-2. Deer Creek Reservoir. (1) A person may not operate a vessel or und…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-206. Carrying Passengers for Hire. R650-206-1. Definitions. As used in this rule: (1) "Advanced first aid training" means a course that meets the current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, Emergency Medical Respond…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-210. Change of Address. R650-210-1. Change of Address. The registered owner of a motorboat or sailboat shall: (1) notify the division or agent of the division of any change in the registered owner's address; and (2) after notifying…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-211. Assigned Numbers. R650-211-1. Assigned Numbers. (1) The division shall assign numbers to vessels as required by law. (2) A vessel number assigned by the division shall consist of: (a) the prefix letters "UT" to designate the S…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-212. Display of Yearly Registration Decals and Month of Expiration Decals. R650-212-1. Display of Registration Decals. (1) A person shall display current year registration decals three inches aft of the assigned vessel number on ea…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-213. Dealer Numbers and Registrations. R650-213-1. Dealer Numbers and Registrations. (1) Each dealer that is engaged in the business of selling motorboats or sailboats may apply to the division to obtain dealer numbers and registra…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-214. Temporary Registration. R650-214-1. Temporary Registration. (1) A dealer may apply to the Division of Motor Vehicles for a temporary registration for a motorboat or sailboat sold by the dealer's business. (2) A temporary regis…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-215. Personal Flotation Devices. R650-215-1. Definitions. As used in this rule: (1) "Personal flotation device" or "PFD" means a device that is: (a) in serviceable condition; and (b) approved by the Commandant of the United States …

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-216. Navigation Lights. R650-216-1. Navigation Lights on Motorboats Less Than 40 Feet. The owner or operator of a motorboat that is less than 40 feet in length shall ensure the motorboat exhibits the navigation lights shown in Navi…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-217. Fire Extinguishers. R650-217-1. Fire Extinguishers Required. (1) A motorboat operator shall ensure the motorboat has on board a fire extinguisher in the quantity and sizes set out in the below Table 1. TABLE 1 LENGTH OF MOTORB…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-218. Carburetor Backfire Flame Control. R650-218-1. Backfire Flame Control Required. (1) A vessel owner or operator shall ensure a gasoline engine used to power a vessel is equipped with an acceptable means of backfire flame contro…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-219. Additional Safety Equipment. R650-219-1. Sound Producing Device. (1) The operator of a vessel that is 12 meters or more in length shall have on board the vessel a whistle that is: (a) designed to emit a clear tone; (b) capable…

R650. Natural Resources Outdoor Recreation.R650-221. Boat Liveries and Boat Rental Companies. R650-221-1. Boat Liveries. (1) A person who wishes to operate a boat livery shall annually register the livery with the division. (2) A person shall submit the following to the division …

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-222. Muffling Requirements. R650-222-1. Mufflers Required. A person who operates a motorboat on the waters of this state shall ensure the motorboat is equipped with a muffler or a muffler system that: (1) is in good working order; …

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-223. Vessel Accident Reporting. R650-223-1. Notification Required. (1) A vessel operator shall immediately, and by the quickest means of communication available, notify the nearest state park ranger or other law enforcement officer…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-224. Towed Devices. R650-224-1. Course and Observer Requirements. (1) The operator of a vessel towing a person on water skis, or another towed device shall maintain a safe course with proper lookout. (2) Except as provided in Secti…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-226. Regattas and Races. R650-226-1. Authorization To Hold a Marine Event. Before holding a marine event, a person shall obtain authorization to hold the marine event from: (1) the division; and (2) any person or agency who owns or…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-227. Swimming. R650-227-1. Swimming Prohibited. A person may not engage in a swimming activity: (1) in a designated "No Swimming" area; (2) in a vessel launching, docking, mooring, or harbor area; (3) in or near spillways or outlet…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-228. Scuba Diving. R650-228-1. Rules And Restrictions. (1) A scuba diver shall: (a) display a diver's flag prior to engaging in a diving activity; and (b) dive and surface in proximity to the flag. (2) A person may not place a dive…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-301. Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Grant Program. R650-301-1. Authority. (1) This rule is established pursuant to Sections 41-22-1 and 41-22-19 and applies to the Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Grant Program. (2) This rule governs…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-302. Utah Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Grant. R650-302-1. Authority. (1) Accessible to the general public, when used in relation to the awarding of an infrastructure grant, means that: (2) Pursuant to Section 79-8-401, the div…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-303. Restoration Recreation Infrastructure Grant Program. R650-303-1. Authority. (1) Subsection 79-8-202(3) requires the division to make rules establishing the eligibility and reporting criteria for an entity to receive a recreati…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-304. Utah Children's Outdoor Recreation and Education Grant Program. R650-304-1. Authority. (1) Subsection 79-8-303(1) requires the division to make rules establishing the eligibility and reporting criteria for an entity to receive…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-305. Private Funding for Maintenance of Outdoor Recreation Facilities. R650-305-1. Authority. (1) This rule is established pursuant to Section 79-7-702 and applies to private funding for maintenance of outdoor recreation infrastruc…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-306. Boating Grant Program. R650-306-1. Authority. (1) This rule is established pursuant to Section 73-18-22.3 and applies to the Utah Boating Grant Program. (2) This rule governs procedures for Utah Boating Grant Program applicati…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-307. Outdoor Recreation Mitigation Grant Program. R650-307-1. Authority. (1) This rule is established pursuant to Section 79-9-102 and applies to the Outdoor Recreation Mitigation Grant Program. (2) The purpose of this rule is to e…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-401. Off-Highway Vehicle and Registration Stickers. R650-401-1. Mounting Stickers. (1) An off-highway vehicle owner shall mount an annual off-highway vehicle registration sticker issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles in a visibl…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-405. Off-Highway Implement of Husbandry Stickers. R650-405-1. Off-Highway Implement of Husbandry Sticker Display. The owner of an off highway implement of husbandry vehicle shall permanently affix an implement of husbandry sticker …

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-407. Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Council. R650-407-1. Appointment and Description of Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Council Membership. The Division of Outdoor Recreation will appoint a twelve-member off-highway vehicle advisory cou…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-410. Off-Highway Vehicle Safety Equipment. R650-410-1. Safety Flags Required on Designated Sand Dunes. (1) A vehicle operator shall mount safety flags that meet the requirements of Section 41-22-10.7 to an off-highway vehicle opera…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-412. Curriculum Standards for OHV Education Programs Offered by Non-Division Entities. R650-412-1. Course Approval Process. (1)(a) Providers wishing to offer OHV safety and education courses shall submit a copy of the provider's pr…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-413. Display of OHV License Plate and Registration Decal. R650-413-1. Display of OHV License Plates and Registration Decals. (1) An off-highway vehicle license plate is to be displayed pursuant to the requirements of Subsections 41…

R650. Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation.R650-414. Nonresident OHV User Decals and Fees. R650-414-1. Definitions. As used in this rule, the term: "Nonresident" means the same as that term is defined in Subsection 41-1a-102(45). R650-414-2. Nonresident Off-Highway Vehicle Decal…

R651. Natural Resources, State Parks.R651-101a. Adjudicative Proceedings. R651-101a-1. Designation and Procedures. (1) Pursuant to Section 63G-4-202 the division designates all adjudicatory proceedings before the division as informal. (2) The division shall commence an adjudicato…

R651. Natural Resources, State Parks.R651-104. State Park Designations. R651-104-1. Authority and Effective Date. This rule is established pursuant to Sections 79-4-202, 79-4-203, and 79-4-301 through 79-4-304, which provide the director of the Division of State Parks, as head of…

R651. Natural Resources, State Parks.R651-601. Definitions as Used in These Rules. R651-601-1. Division. "Division" means the Division of State Parks, Department of Natural Resources. R651-601-2. Ranger. "Ranger" means any employee of the Division who: (1) if designated as a peac…

R651. Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.R651-602. Aircraft and Powerless Flight. R651-602-1. Landing or Taking Off of Manned Aircraft. The landing or taking off of aircraft within the park system other than at designated lakes, reservoirs or landing areas is prohibited. R65…

R651. Natural Resources, State Parks.R651-603. Animals. R651-603-1. Pets. (1) Pets are prohibited in park areas unless caged, or physically controlled on a six-foot maximum leash, or confined to the inside of a vehicle. (2) Pet owners are responsible for picking up and properly d…

R651. Natural Resources, State Parks.R651-606. Camping, Overnight Facilities, and Park Lodging. R651-606-1. Campsite Overnight Facility and Park Lodging Unit Occupancy. (1) No person shall occupy or otherwise use a campsite, overnight facility, or park lodging unit when it is occ…

R651. Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.R651-611. Fee Schedule. R651-611-1. Use Fees. All fees required under the Division's fee schedule are to be paid in advance of occupancy or use of facilities. All fees for the Division of Parks and Recreation may not exceed, but may b…

R651. Natural Resources, State Parks.R651-612. Veterans with Disabilities Honor Pass. R651-612-1. Authority. This rule is established pursuant to Subsection 79-4-1002(1). R651-612-2. Definitions. (1) "Division" means the Division of State Parks. (2) "Veterans with Disabilities Ho…

R651. Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.R651-613. Fires. R651-613-1. Restrictions on Lighting and Maintaining Fires. The lighting or maintaining of a fire is prohibited except: (1) In designated camping and picnicking areas when the fire is confined in a fireplace or grill …

R651. Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.R651-614. Fishing, Hunting and Trapping. R651-614-1. Applicability of the Utah Fish and Game Code. Fishing, hunting and trapping shall be in accordance with the Utah Fish and Game Code, with the following provisions. R651-614-2. Fishi…

R651. Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.R651-615. Motor Vehicle Use. R651-615-1. Traffic Rules and Regulations. The use and operation of motor vehicles in general shall be in accordance with the Utah Traffic requirements as found in Title 41, Chapter 6 Utah Code. R651-615-2…

R651. Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.R651-616. Organized Sports. R651-616-1. Organized Sports only in Designated Locations. Organizing or participating in ball games, horseshoes, or other similar activities in picnic or campground areas is prohibited except in designated…

R651. Natural Resources, State Parks.R651-619. Possession of Alcoholic Beverages or Controlled Substances. R651-619-1. Possession of Alcohol and Controlled Substances. Offenses for the possession or use of any alcoholic beverage or controlled substance, shall be handled through t…

R651. Natural Resources, State Parks.R651-620. Protection of Resources Park System Property. R651-620-1. Applicability of Criminal Code. Offenses against capital improvements, natural and cultural resources will normally be handled through the Utah Criminal Code. R651-620-2. Tres…