No. 29506: R58-1. Admission and Inspection of Livestock, Poultry, and Other Animals

DAR File No.: 29506
Filed: 02/08/2007, 03:07
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:

Title 4, Chapter 31, and Subsections 4-2-2(1)(c)(i) and 4-2-2(1)(j) give the Department of Agriculture and Food, Division of Animal Industry, the authority to eliminate or reduce the spread of diseases among livestock by providing standards to be met in the movement of livestock within the state of Utah, INTRASTATE, and import movements, INTERSTATE, of livestock, poultry and other animals.

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 during the last five years concerning 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 purpose of this rule is to eliminate, reduce, or prevent the introduction of diseases to Utah livestock and animal producers by providing standards to be met in the movement of livestock within 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
Animal Industry
350 N REDWOOD RD
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3034

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Kathleen Mathews, Earl Rogers, or Terry Menlove at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7103, 801-538-7162, or 801-538-7166, by FAX at 801-538-7126, 801-538-7169, or 801-538-7169, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail], [e-mail], or [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Leonard M. Blackham, Commissioner