No. 35657 (5-year Review): Rule R70-360. Procedure for Obtaining a License to Test Milk for Payment

DAR File No.: 35657
Filed: 01/12/2012 08:02:41 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:

In Section 4-3-2, the department is authorized and directed, subject to Title 63G, Chapter 3, the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to make and enforce such rules as may in its judgment and discretion be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The department determined that requirements for milk testers were needed to assure accuracy of testing results for the good of the milk industry and the consumer.

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 supporting of opposing this rule 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 department has determined that the requirements are still needed to assure accuracy of testing results for the good of the milk industry and consumer. 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
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]
• Richard Clark at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7150, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Leonard Blackham, Commissioner

Effective:

01/12/2012

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