No. 38197 (5-year Review): Rule R70-630. Water Vending Machine

DAR File No.: 38197
Filed: 12/19/2013 10:31:30 AM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Promulgated under authority of Title 4, Chapter 5. The purpose of this rule is to set forth requirements and controls for vending machines designed to dispense water intended for human consumption to assure: 1) consumers using such machines are given appropriate information as to the nature of the vended water; 2) the quality of the water vended meets acceptable standards for potability; and 3) the vending equipment is installed, operated, and maintained to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the consuming public.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written comments have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

The Utah Wholesome Food Act is in place to protect the public from adulterated food and water products. This rule needs to continue in order to protect the public from contaminated vended water.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Agriculture and Food
Regulatory Services
350 N REDWOOD RD
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3034

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Kyle Stephens at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7102, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Kathleen Mathews at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7103, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

12/19/2013

Authorized by:

Leonard Blackham, Commissioner

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