73-18-4. Division may make rules and set fees.

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Effective 7/1/2022

(1)In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , the division, after notifying the commission, shall make rules:

(a)creating a uniform waterway marking system which shall be obeyed by all vessel operators;

(b)regulating the placement of waterway markers and other permanent or anchored objects on the waters of this state;

(c)zoning certain waters of this state for the purpose of prohibiting the operation of vessels or motors for safety and health purposes only;

(d)regulating vessel operators who carry passengers for hire, boat liveries, and outfitting companies; and

(e)regulating anchored, beached, moored, or abandoned vessels to minimize health, safety, and environmental concerns.

(a)The division, after notifying the commission, may set fees in accordance with Section 63J-1-504 for:

(i)licensing vessel operators who carry passengers for hire; and

(ii)registering:

(A)outfitting companies; and

(B)boat liveries.

(b)The license and registration fees imposed pursuant to Subsection (2)(a) shall be deposited into the Boating Account created in Section 73-18-22 .

Amended by Chapter 68 , 2022 General Session