No. 28212: R68-12. Quarantine Pertaining to Mint Wilt

DAR File No.: 28212
Filed: 09/06/2005, 12:00
Received by: NL

 

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:

Section 4-2-2 authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Food to establish and enforce rules necessary for the effective administration of the agricultural laws of the state; to inspect any private or public place which may become infected or infested with harmful insects, plant diseases, noxious or poisonous weeds, or other agricultural pests; to establish and enforce quarantines.

 

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 disease known as Mint Wilt is injurious to peppermint and spearmint, resulting in drastically lower oil production in areas of severe infection. The Commissioner of Agriculture and Food establishes a quarantine to prevent the introduction and spread of the Verticillium Wilt disease of mint into and within the State of Utah with this rule. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

 

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

Agriculture and Food
Plant Industry
350 N REDWOOD RD
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3087

 

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Marolyn Leetham, Clair Allen, or Ed Bianco at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7114, 801-538-7180, or 801-538-7184, by FAX at 801-538-7126, 801-538-7189, or 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail], [e-mail], or [e-mail]

 

Authorized by:

Leonard M. Blackham, Commissioner