DAR File No. 28204

Agriculture and Food, Marketing and Conservation

R65-1

Utah Apple Marketing Order

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 28204
Filed: 09/02/2005, 05:43
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 4-2-2(1)(e) requires marketing orders be issued for any designated agricultural products to promote orderly market conditions, give the producer a fair return on the producer's investment at the marketplace; and only promote and not restrict or restrain the marketing of Utah agricultural commodities.

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:

This rule provides for advertising and sales promotion to create and expand the market of Utah apples; research projects and experiments for the purpose of improving the quality, size, health and general conditions of the apples grown in Utah; and uniform grading of apples sold or offered for sale by producers or handlers. 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:

Marolyn Leetham or Jed Christenson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7114 or 801-538-7108, by FAX at 801-538-7126 or 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at mleetham@utah.gov or jedchristenson@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Leonard M. Blackham, Commissioner

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE:

• Please see the DISCLAIMER regarding information available from state web pages.

For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Marolyn Leetham or Jed Christenson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7114 or 801-538-7108, by FAX at 801-538-7126 or 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at mleetham@utah.gov or jedchristenson@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.