§ 73-18-4. Board may promulgate rules and set fees.

(1) In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the board shall promulgate 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.

(2)

(a) The board 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 386, 2011 General Session