DAR File No.: 34974
Filed: 06/23/2011 03:07:41 PMNOTICE 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:
The rule is promulgated under the authority of Section 4-23-11 which allows the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food to control the holding of raccoons and coyotes in captivity in the State of Utah.
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 submitted in support or opposition of 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 Utah Department of Agriculture and Food justifies the continuation of this rule as the Department is still responsible to issue permits to individuals to allow the holding of raccoons and coyotes by the permittee. Allowing these animals to be held in captivity without restrictions creates substantial public health liability and concerns with the spread of disease. 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 84116-3034Direct 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 kylestephens@utah.gov
- Kathleen Mathews at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7103, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at kmathews@utah.gov
- Wyatt Frampton at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7165, by FAX at 801-538-7169, or by Internet E-mail at wframpton@utah.gov
- Bruce King at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7162, by FAX at 801-538-7169, or by Internet E-mail at bking@utah.gov
Authorized by:
Leonard Blackham, Commissioner
Effective:
06/23/2011
Document Information
- Effective Date:
- 6/23/2011
- Publication Date:
- 07/15/2011
- Filed Date:
- 06/23/2011
- Agencies:
- Agriculture and Food,Animal Industry
- Authorized By:
- Leonard Blackham, Commissioner
- DAR File No.:
- 34974
- Related Chapter/Rule NO.: (1)
- R58-14. Holding Live Raccoons or Coyotes in Captivity.