DAR File No. 39075
This notice was published in the February 1, 2015, issue (Vol. 2015, No. 3) of the Utah State Bulletin.
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.: 39075
Filed: 01/13/2015 11:54:26 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:
Section 4-30-3 authorizes the Department to make and enforce rules as in its judgment are necessary to administer, enforce, and promote the legal sale of livestock and fair market practices. The rules specify procedures and minimum requirements for applying and renewing licenses for the operation of a permanent and temporary livestock sales; governs the bonding and licensing of livestock dealers and weigh persons; sets standards and requirements for operating a livestock market. All in an effort to protect the livestock industry as well as the markets.
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 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:
Livestock markets provide a process by which producers and buyers can do business in a situation where fair market value is provided for and by the livestock industry. The legal, fair, and protected transactions that markets provide are a viable portion of Utah's agricultural economy. 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 FoodAnimal Industry
350 N REDWOOD RD
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3034
Direct questions regarding this rule to:
- 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
- Cody James at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7166, by FAX at 801-538-7169, or by Internet E-mail at codyjames@utah.gov
- Scott Ericson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7102, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at sericson@utah.gov
Effective:
01/13/2015
Authorized by:
LuAnn Adams, Commissioner
Additional Information
More information about a Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation is available online.
The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull-pdf/2015/b20150201.pdf. The HTML edition of the Bulletin is a convenience copy. Any discrepancy between the PDF version and HTML version is resolved in favor of the PDF version.
For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact 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; Cody James at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7166, by FAX at 801-538-7169, or by Internet E-mail at codyjames@utah.gov; Scott Ericson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7102, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at sericson@utah.gov. For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules.