Wildlife Resources Code of Utah
Big Game
Section 3.2
Mitigation review panel.
     23-16-3.2.   Mitigation review panel.
     (1) A mitigation review panel may be convened to review the depredation mitigation plans.
     (2) Membership of the mitigation review panel shall consist of:
     (a) the division director or the director's designee;
     (b) (i) the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Food or the commissioner's designee; or
     (ii) a representative of agricultural interests appointed by the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Food; and
     (c) a representative of Utah State University Extension Service appointed by the Vice President and Dean for University Extension.
     (3) (a) The division director shall convene a mitigation review panel if:
     (i) a landowner or lessee appeals a depredation mitigation plan under Subsection 23-16-3.1(2)(b)(ii); or
     (ii) the division director requests review of a depredation mitigation plan.
     (b) Within five business days of an appeal under Subsection 23-16-3.1(2)(b)(ii) or a division request for review under Subsection 23-16-3.1(3)(b), the mitigation review panel shall review the depredation mitigation plan and approve or modify the plan.
     (4) Judicial review of a mitigation review panel action shall be governed by Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act.

Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
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