Brine Shrimp Royalty

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Filing frequency: Annual; the report is filed with Utah Department of Natural Resources
Filing due: February 15
Payment frequency: Annual
Payment due: April 30
Statutes: §59-23
Revenue: Used for Species Protection Fund
Information:

Brine shrimp egg harvesters must pay a royalty fee imposed on the total pounds of unprocessed brine shrimp eggs harvested.

The harvest is overseen by the Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR). DNR calculates the royalty due, but the Tax Commission bills and collects.

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