No. 35614 (5-year Review): Rule R51-2. Administrative Procedures for Informal Proceedings Before the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food

DAR File No.: 35614
Filed: 01/04/2012 08:25:14 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:

These rules are promulgated as per provisions outlined in Subsection 4-2-2(1)(i) and Section 4-1-3.5 and govern the administrative proceedings before the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. Part 3 in the Enforcement and Penalties Section, specifically Section 4-2-12 gives the department authority to initiate action against a person or firm that may be violating any provisions of the code and this Administrative Rule outlines the procedures for taking enforcement action.

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 no comments from persons or groups 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:

This rule establishes and governs the administrative proceedings before the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and is required to enable the agency to conduct this administrative function. 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
Administration
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]

Authorized by:

Leonard Blackham, Commissioner

Effective:

01/04/2012

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