§ 23-20-20. Children accompanied by adults while hunting with weapon.

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(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.

(b)

(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 any 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 any 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 any weapon.

Amended by Chapter 297, 2011 General Session

                    
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