23A-4-708. Children accompanied by adults while hunting with weapon.
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Effective 7/1/2023
23A-4-708. Children accompanied by adults while hunting with weapon.
(1)As used in this section:
(a)"Accompanied" means at a distance within which visual and verbal communication is maintained for the purposes of advising and assisting.
(i)"Electronic device" means a mechanism powered by electricity that allows communication between two or more people.
(ii)"Electronic device" includes a mobile telephone or two-way radio.
(c)"Verbal communication" means the conveyance of information through speech that does not involve an electronic device.
(2)A person younger than 14 years old who is hunting with a weapon shall be accompanied by:
(a)the person's parent or legal guardian; or
(b)a responsible person who is at least 21 years old and who is approved by the person's parent or guardian.
(3)A person younger than 16 years old who is hunting big game with a weapon shall be accompanied by:
(a)the person's parent or legal guardian; or
(b)a responsible person who is at least 21 years old and who is approved by the person's parent or guardian.
(4)A person who is at least 14 years old but younger than 16 years old shall be accompanied by a person who is at least 21 years old while hunting wildlife, other than big game, with a weapon.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 103 , 2023 General Session