Utah Admin. Code 70-590-3

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024

Section R70-590-3 - License and Registration Issuance

1) A person may not perform domesticated game slaughter or processing without first obtaining a farm custom slaughter license and a domesticated game slaughter and processing registration from the department.

2) Farm custom slaughter licenses are issued under Section 4-32-107 and its correlating rules in Section R58-11-3.

3) Domesticated Game Slaughter and Processing Registration.

a) Any person desiring to perform domesticated game slaughter or processing shall apply to the department for a domesticated game slaughter and processing registration using a form provided by the department for that purpose.

i) The form shall require:

A) the name, address, and telephone number of the owner of the business providing the domesticated game slaughter and processing services;

B) the name, address, and telephone number of the operator of the business providing the domesticated game slaughter and processing services if the operator is not the owner; and

C) the name, address, and telephone number of the establishment, if any.

ii) The application shall be signed by the owner as well as the operator, if applicable, attesting to the accuracy of the information submitted in the application.

b) The domesticated game slaughter and processing registration shall not be issued until:

i) the department receives a properly completed application;

ii) the operator, whether the owner or a different person, has demonstrated the ability to operate a domesticated game slaughter and processing business according to the department's statutes, rules, and policies; and

iii) a fee is paid to the department for the registration.

c) A registration is valid for the calendar year, January 1 to December 31. A registrant's desiring to continue performing domesticated game slaughter and processing services shall re-apply for a registration every calendar year.

d) A change of ownership, a change of establishment, or the addition, removal, or replacement of an operator requires the filing of a new registration application.

4) Any custom exempt processing establishment that processes domesticated game slaughtered pursuant to this rule shall be:

a) registered with the department's Regulatory Services Division;

b) issued a domesticated game slaughter establishment number; and

c) issued a unique stamp for labeling purposes.

Utah Admin. Code R70-590-3

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-12, effective 6/4/2021