DAR File No. 28207

Agriculture and Food, Plant Industry

R68-1

Utah Bee Inspection Act Governing Inspection of Bees

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 28207
Filed: 09/06/2005, 10:01
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:

Section 4-11-3 authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Food to make and enforce rules for the administration of the Utah Bee Inspection Act and 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:

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:

Each owner or person in possession of one or more colonies of bees within the State of Utah shall register with the Department of Agriculture and Food within 15 days after coming into possession of such bees. Each apiary location shall be identified by a sign showing the owner's registration number issued by the department. This rule establishes the standards for the registration of bee colonies and 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:

Ed Bianco, Marolyn Leetham, or Clair Allen at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7184, 801-538-7114, or 801-538-7180, by FAX at 801-538-7126, 801-538-7126, or 801-538-7189, or by Internet E-mail at ebianco@utah.gov, mleetham@utah.gov, or ClairAllen@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 Ed Bianco, Marolyn Leetham, or Clair Allen at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7184, 801-538-7114, or 801-538-7180, by FAX at 801-538-7126, 801-538-7126, or 801-538-7189, or by Internet E-mail at ebianco@utah.gov, mleetham@utah.gov, or ClairAllen@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.