Utah Admin. Code R65-11-4 - Duties of the Board

(1) The board shall:

(a) receive and spend funds collected for the benefit of Utah sheep producers;

(b) cooperate with any local, state, or national organization engaged in activities like those of the board;

(c) conduct educational programs and advertising to promote sheep and sheep products. Advertising and sales promotions to create new or larger markets for sheep and sheep products produced in Utah shall be directed toward increasing the sale of sheep and sheep products without reference to a brand or trade name; and

(e) engage in activities to promote the Utah sheep industry.

(2) The board may:

(a) establish uniform grading and inspection of sheep products sold or offered for sale by producers or handlers and the establishment of grading standards of quality, conditions, and size;

(b) establish grading standards of quality, conditions, and size that are not below any minimum standards prescribed by law for the state; and

(c) conduct research projects to improve the profitability and general condition of the Utah sheep industry and to protect the health of the people of Utah.

(3) Labeling, marketing, or branding sheep products shall not conflict with any department or state law rules.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R65-11-4

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-13, effective 6/22/2023