No. 35697 (5-year Review): Rule R68-19. Compliance Procedures

DAR File No.: 35697
Filed: 01/18/2012 04:07:57 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:

This rule is promulgated under Subsection 4-2-2(1)(i). The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is authorized to promulgate this rule to administer the agricultural laws of the State of Utah to protect agricultural interests from injurious plants, animals, insects, animal feeds, unsafe pesticide exposure, and plant diseases.

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 supporting or opposing this rule.

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

The Division of Plant Industry requires this rule to protect the agricultural interests and the public in the State of Utah, from injurious plants, animals, insects, animal feeds, unsafe pesticide exposure, and plant diseases. The ability to issue an Emergency Order and/or a Citation allows the Division to protect the agriculture and public interests in this state. 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:

• 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]
• Robert Hougaard at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7187, by FAX at 801-538-7189, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Leonard Blackham, Commissioner

Effective:

01/18/2012

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