No. 41162 (5-year Review): Rule R58-18. Elk Farming

DAR File No.: 41162
Filed: 01/12/2017 08:14:44 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:

Regulations governing elk farming promulgated under authority of Section 4-39-106.

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 department since the last five-year review of the rule.

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

It is the intent of this rule to enforce laws and rules relating to the importation, possession, or transportation of domesticated elk into the state or within the state; the inspection of domesticated elk facilities; prevention of the outbreak and control of the spread of disease-causing pathogens among domesticated elk in domesticated elk facilities; prevention of the spread of disease-causing pathogens from domesticated elk to wildlife, other animals, or humans; and if necessary, the quarantining of any domesticated elk. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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

Agriculture and Food
Animal Industry
350 N REDWOOD RD
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3034

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• 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]
• Cody James at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7166, by FAX at 801-538-7169, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Scott Ericson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7102, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Barry Pittman at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7162, by FAX at 801-538-7169, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

01/12/2017

Authorized by:

LuAnn Adams, Commissioner

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