2006 Utah Code - 23-20-20 — Children accompanied by adults while hunting with weapon.

     23-20-20.   Children accompanied by adults while hunting with weapon.
     (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 must 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 must 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 must 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 325, 2006 General Session