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

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

(1)(a) creating a uniform waterway marking system which shall be obeyed by all vessel operators;
(1)(b) regulating the placement of waterway markers and other permanent or anchored objects on the waters of this state;
(1)(c) zoning certain waters of this state for the purpose of prohibiting the operation of vessels or motors for safety and health purposes only;
(1)(d) regulating vessel operators who carry passengers for hire, boat liveries, and outfitting companies; and
(1)(e) regulating anchored, beached, moored, or abandoned vessels to minimize health, safety, and environmental concerns.
(2) (2)(a) The division, after notifying the commission, may set fees in accordance with Section 63J-1-504 for:
(2)(a)(i) licensing vessel operators who carry passengers for hire; and
(2)(a)(ii) registering:

(2)(a)(ii)(A) outfitting companies; and
(2)(a)(ii)(B) boat liveries.
(2)(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.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 68, 2022 General Session