23A-12-102. Naming conventions for birds.
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Effective 7/1/2024
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.
(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.
Enacted by Chapter 347 , 2024 General Session