Agriculture and Food, Plant Industry

Rule R68-1

Utah Bee Inspection Act Governing Inspection of Bees

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 33998
Filed: 08/25/2010 09:59:55 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:

This rule was promulgated under authority of Section 4-11-3, to make and enforce rules for administration and enforcement of the Bee Inspection Act. This rule includes provisions for the identification of each apiary within the state.

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 received comments supporting the rule. The Bee Inspection Act was revised at the request of and in cooperation with the Utah Beekeepers Association in January 2010. The Utah Beekeepers Association agreed that the current rule should continued as written.

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

The current law continues to require this rule. The rule is needed to protect the bee industry from pests, parasites, and diseases. 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
• Clair Allen at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7180, by FAX at 801-538-7189, or by Internet E-mail at clairallen@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

Authorized by:

Leonard Blackham, Commissioner

Effective:

08/25/2010