DAR File No. 28452

Agriculture and Food, Plant Industry

R68-8

Utah Seed Law

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 28452
Filed: 01/09/2006, 04:57
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:

Sections 4-2-2 and 4-16-3 authorize the department to make and enforce such rules as in its judgement are necessary to administer and enforce this chapter. Section 4-17-3 authorizes the commissioner the power and duty to enforce the functions necessary to prevent the spread of noxious weeds.

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 lists the noxious weed seeds that are prohibited in the state. It provides the labeling provisions, germination standards, and seed testing requirements for agriculture seeds being distributed in the State of Utah. 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:

Clair Allen, Marolyn Leetham, or Stephen Burningham at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7180, 801-538-7114, or 801-538-7183, by FAX at 801-538-7189, 801-538-7126, or 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at ClairAllen@utah.gov, mleetham@utah.gov, or stburningham@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 Clair Allen, Marolyn Leetham, or Stephen Burningham at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7180, 801-538-7114, or 801-538-7183, by FAX at 801-538-7189, 801-538-7126, or 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at ClairAllen@utah.gov, mleetham@utah.gov, or stburningham@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.