No. 28452: R68-8. Utah Seed Law

DAR File No.: 28452
Filed: 01/09/2006, 04:57
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:

Sections 4-2-2 and 4-16-3 authorize the department to make and enforce such rules as in its judgement are necessary to administer and enforce this chapter. Section 4-17-3 authorizes the commissioner the power and duty to enforce the functions necessary to prevent the spread of noxious weeds.

 

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:

This rule lists the noxious weed seeds that are prohibited in the state. It provides the labeling provisions, germination standards, and seed testing requirements for agriculture seeds being distributed in the State of Utah. 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 84116-3034

 

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Clair Allen, Marolyn Leetham, or Stephen Burningham at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7180, 801-538-7114, or 801-538-7183, by FAX at 801-538-7189, 801-538-7126, or 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail], [e-mail], or [e-mail]

 

Authorized by:

Leonard M. Blackham, Commissioner