Utah Admin. Code R58-26-8 - Violation

1) It is a violation of this rule if a permittee:

a) fails to submit a farm custom slaughter report, required documentation, and fees collected pursuant to R58-26-4(2)(c) by the tenth of each month;

b) does not perform verification of ownership to the standards established by the department in R58-26-7(2); including:

c) if the permittee fails to conduct the verification of ownership during daylight hours;

d) if the permittee does not record the number, sex, breed, and brand or mark on each animal inspected together with the owner's name;

e) if the permittee does not contact the department if they are unsure of or cannot verify ownership of an animal presented for custom exempt slaughter; or

f) if the permittee accepts breed papers alone as proof of ownership.

2) If a permittee is found in violation of this rule:

a) the department will verify ownership for farm custom slaughter purposes;

b) the permittee shall have their permit withdrawn;

c) the department may revoke or suspend the permittee's farm custom slaughter license or custom exempt slaughter facility license; and

d) the permittee may be subject to a penalty.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R58-26-8

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-14, effective 7/7/2020