Agriculture and Food, Animal Industry

Rule R58-7

Livestock Markets, Satellite Video Livestock Auction Market, Livestock Sales, Dealers and Livestock Market Weighpersons

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 33326
Filed: 01/14/2010 12:25:03 PM

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:

Section 4-30-3 and Section 4-2-2 authorize the Department to enact rules that will promote the selling of livestock and fair market practices.

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 not received any comments supporting or opposing the rule.

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

Livestock markets play a vital role in providing a means whereby producers can receive a fair price for the livestock commodity being sold. They help to maintain the viability of the largest sector of the agriculture economy and are essential to maintaining the economic viability of the industry. 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:

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 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
• Terry Menlove at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7162, by FAX at 801-538-7169, or by Internet E-mail at tmenlove@utah.gov

Effective:

01/14/2010

Authorized by:

Leonard Blackham, Commissioner