No. 39408 (5-year Review): Rule R68-12. Quarantine Pertaining to Mint Wilt

DAR File No.: 39408
Filed: 05/21/2015 11:22:28 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:

Subsection 4-2-2(i)(k)(ii) allows the department to establish and enforce quarantines to protect agricultural crops from crop disease, insects, and noxious weeds. This quarantine is established under this section for the protection of the mint producers.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

The department has received comments that the quarantine continues to be necessary for the protection of mint production.

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

Mint wilt continues to have an effect on the mint producers and negatively affects the crop, as such the quarantine continues to be necessary for the protection of the crop. 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:

• 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]
• 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]

Effective:

05/21/2015

Authorized by:

LuAnn Adams, Commissioner

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