Effective 7/1/2017 4-2-102. Department created. (1) There is created within state government the Department of Agriculture and Food. (2) The department created in Subsection (1) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of all laws, services, functions, and consumer programs related to agriculture in this state as assigned to the department by the Legislature. Renumbered […]
Effective 7/1/2022 4-2-103. Functions, powers, and duties of department — Fees for services — Marketing orders — Procedure — Purchasing and auditing. (1) The department shall: (a) inquire into and promote the interests and products of agriculture and allied industries; (b) promote methods for increasing the production and facilitating the distribution of the agricultural products […]
Effective 5/12/2020 4-2-104. Administration by commissioner. (1) Administration of the department is under the direction, control, and management of a commissioner appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. (2) The commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the governor. (3) The governor shall establish the commissioner’s compensation within the salary […]
Effective 7/1/2017 4-2-105. Organization of divisions within department. The commissioner shall organize the department into divisions, as necessary, for the efficient administration of the department’s business. Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 345, 2017 General Session
Effective 7/1/2017 4-2-106. Submission of department’s budget. (1) The commissioner, upon request of the governor, shall submit an itemized budget for the department to the governor. (2) The proposed budget described in Subsection (1) shall: (a) contain a complete plan of proposed expenditures and estimated revenues for the ensuing fiscal year; and (b) be accompanied […]
Effective 7/1/2017 4-2-107. Official seal — Authentication of records. (1) The department shall adopt and use an official seal, a description and impression of which shall be filed with the Division of Archives. (2) Copies of official department records, documents, and proceedings may be authenticated with the seal attested by the commissioner. Renumbered and Amended […]
Affected by 63I-1-204 on 7/1/2023 Effective 5/4/2022 4-2-108. Agricultural Advisory Board created — Composition — Responsibility — Terms of office — Compensation — Executive committee. (1) There is created the Agricultural Advisory Board composed of the following 21 members: (a) the dean of the College of Agriculture and Applied Science from Utah State University; and […]
Effective 7/1/2017 4-2-109. Temporary advisory committees — Appointment — Compensation. (1) The commissioner, with the permission of the governor, may appoint other advisory committees on a temporary basis to offer technical advice to the department. (2) A member of a committee serves at the pleasure of the commissioner. (3) A member may not receive compensation […]
