No. 33315 (5-year Review): Rule R68-20. Utah Organic Standards  

  • DAR File No.: 33315
    Filed: 01/12/2010 04:16:00 PM

    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:

    The following statutes direct the department to write rules implementing and governing an organic standards and certification program: Subsection 4-2-2(1)(j), Section 4-3-2, Section 4-4-2, Subsection 4-5-17(1), Section 4-9-2, Section 4-11-3, Section 4-12-3, Subsection 4-14-6(5), Section 4-16-3, Subsection 4-32-7(7)(a)(ii), and Subsection 4-37-109(2).

    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 comments have been received by the Organic community.

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

    The organic program continues to experience increases on an annual basis. There was some consideration given to eliminate the program due to budget cuts during the 2009 Legislative session. The consideration to eliminate was withdrawn due to overwhelming support for its continuation. As a result, all fees supporting the program were doubled and this was supported by the affected industry. 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:

    Effective:

    01/12/2010

    Authorized by:

    Leonard Blackham, Commissioner


Document Information

Effective Date:
1/12/2010
Publication Date:
02/01/2010
Filed Date:
01/12/2010
Agencies:
Agriculture and Food,Plant Industry
Authorized By:
Leonard Blackham, Commissioner
DAR File No.:
33315
Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
R68-20. Utah Organic Standards.