No. 32508: R623-1. Lieutenant Governor's Procedure for Regulation of Lobbyist Activities

DAR File No.: 32508
Filed: 04/07/2009, 01:15
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:

Subsection 36-11-404(1) explicitly requires this rule: "The lieutenant governor shall make rules that provide: (a) for the appointment of an administrative law judge to adjudicate alleged violations of this section and to impose penalties under this section; (b) procedures for license applications, disapprovals, suspensions, revocations, and reinstatements that comply with the procedures and requirements of Title 63G, Chapter 4, Administrative Procedures Act."

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.

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

Statute requires this rule in order to provide procedures for issuing lobbyist licenses, disapproving lobbyist license applications, suspending and revoking lobbyist licenses, reinstating lobbyist licenses, and appointing administrative law judges. 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:

Lieutenant Governor
Elections
Room E325 EAST BUILDING
420 N STATE ST
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84114-2325

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Michael Cragun at the above address, by phone at 801-538-1041, by FAX at 801-538-1133, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Michael Cragun, Director