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[TITLE 23. Table of Contents]
23-26-1 Short title.
This chapter shall be known as the "Wildlife Heritage
Act."
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23-26-2 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Committee" means the Wildlife Heritage Advisory Committee.
(2) "Program" means the Wildlife Heritage program, a program administered by the Division of Wildlife Resources for the purposes of:
(a) addressing the growing public demand for nonconsumptive wildlife management; and
(b) demonstrating the importance of wildlife for all Utahns
by emphasizing the ecological role of wildlife.
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23-26-3 Wildlife Heritage Advisory Committee - Purpose - Membership - Duties.
(1) There is created the Wildlife Heritage Advisory Committee to advise the Wildlife Board and division regarding the development and promotion of the Wildlife Heritage program.
(2) The committee shall consist of five members who demonstrate commitment to the purposes of the program and are appointed by the executive director of the Department of Natural Resources as follows:
(a) three members shall represent nonconsumptive wildlife interests;
(b) one member shall represent consumptive wildlife interests; and
(c) one member shall represent agricultural interests.
(3) (a) Except as required by Subsection (b), members are appointed to four-year terms of office.
(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection (a), the executive director shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the terms of committee members are staggered so that approximately half of the committee is appointed every two years.
(4) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be appointed for the unexpired term.
(5) The committee shall advise:
(a) the Wildlife Board, regarding rules and broad policy affecting the program; and
(b) the division, regarding broad administrative matters relating to the Wildlife Heritage program.
(6) The committee may make recommendations on:
(a) incentives and public relations strategies to develop and increase participation in the program; and
(b) the funding of specific projects within the program.
(7) (a) Members shall receive no compensation or benefits for their services, but may receive per diem and expenses incurred in the performance of the member's official duties at the rates established by the Division of Finance under Sections 63A-3-106 and 63A-3-107 .
(b) Members may decline to receive per diem and expenses
for their service.
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23-26-4 Wildlife Heritage certificate - Benefits - Use of revenue.
(1) (a) A resident or nonresident, 12 years of age or older, upon payment of the fee prescribed by the Wildlife Board, may receive a Wildlife Heritage certificate.
(b) A resident or nonresident, under 12 years of age, upon payment of the fee prescribed by the Wildlife Board, may receive a Wildlife Heritage certificate.
(2) The Wildlife Heritage certificate allows the holder to receive the benefits and participate in the activities of the Wildlife Heritage program as determined by the Wildlife Board and the division.
(3) Revenue from the sale of Wildlife Heritage certificates shall be used for activities and projects that fulfill the program's purposes as specified in Section 23-26-2 , including:
(a) information and education;
(b) the establishment and enhancement of nonconsumptive wildlife management areas that are managed consistent with Section 23-14-18 ;
(c) wildlife and ecosystem research; and
(d) administration, development, and promotion of the program.
(4) Revenue from the sale of Wildlife Heritage certificates
may be used for emergency feeding of wildlife.
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23-26-5 Wildlife Heritage Account - Contents - Use of fund monies.
(1) There is created a restricted account within the General Fund known as the Wildlife Heritage Account.
(2) The contents of the account shall consist of:
(a) revenue from the sale of Wildlife Heritage certificates;
(b) donations received for the Wildlife Heritage program; and
(c) interest accrued on account monies.
(3) Monies in the account shall be used as provided in Section 23-26-4 .
(4) The Wildlife Board shall report to the 1994 Legislature
on funds received and programs developed.
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