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AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD AMENDMENTS

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2018 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Michael K. McKell

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Senate Sponsor: Deidre M. Henderson

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7     LONG TITLE
8     General Description:
9          This bill modifies the duties of the Agricultural Advisory Board relating to best
10     management practices for agricultural industries.
11     Highlighted Provisions:
12          This bill:
13          ▸     modifies the duties of the Agricultural Advisory Board relating to best management
14     practices for certain agricultural industries;
15          ▸     defines terms; and
16          ▸     makes technical changes.
17     Money Appropriated in this Bill:
18          None
19     Other Special Clauses:
20          None
21     Utah Code Sections Affected:
22     AMENDS:
23          4-2-108, as renumbered and amended by Laws of Utah 2017, Chapter 345
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25     Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
26          Section 1. Section 4-2-108 is amended to read:
27          4-2-108. Agricultural Advisory Board created -- Composition -- Responsibility --
28     Terms of office -- Compensation.
29          (1) There is created the Agricultural Advisory Board composed of 21 members, with
30     each member representing one of the following:
31          (a) Utah Farm Bureau Federation;
32          (b) Utah Farmers Union;
33          (c) Utah Cattlemen's Association;
34          (d) Utah Wool Growers Association;
35          (e) Utah Dairymen's Association;
36          (f) Utah Pork Producers Association;
37          (g) egg and poultry producers;
38          (h) Utah Veterinary Medical Association;
39          (i) Livestock Auction Marketing Association;
40          (j) Utah Association of Conservation Districts;
41          (k) the Utah horse industry;
42          (l) the food processing industry;
43          (m) the fruit and vegetable industry;
44          (n) the turkey industry;
45          (o) manufacturers of food supplements;
46          (p) a consumer affairs group;
47          (q) dean of the College of Agriculture and Applied Science and vice president of
48     extension from Utah State University;
49          (r) urban and small farmers;
50          (s) Utah Elk Breeders Association;
51          (t) Utah Beekeepers Association; and
52          (u) Utah Fur Breeders Association.
53          (2) [(a)] The Agricultural Advisory Board shall:
54          (a) advise the commissioner regarding:
55          (i) the planning, implementation, and administration of the department's programs; and
56          (ii) the establishment of standards governing the care of livestock and poultry,
57     including consideration of:
58          (A) food safety;
59          (B) local availability and affordability of food; and
60          (C) acceptable practices for livestock and farm management[.];
61          (b) [The Agricultural Advisory Board shall] fulfill the duties described in Title 4,
62     Chapter 2, Part 5, Horse Tripping Awareness[.]; and
63          (c) adopt best management practices for sheep, swine, cattle, and poultry industries in
64     the state.
65          (3) The Agricultural Advisory Board may adopt best management practices for
66     domesticated elk, mink, apiaries, and other agricultural industries in the state.
67          (4) For purposes of this section, "best management practices" means practices used by
68     agriculture in the production of food and fiber that are commonly accepted practices, or that are
69     at least as effective as commonly accepted practices, and that:
70          (a) protect the environment;
71          (b) protect human health; and
72          (c) promote the financial viability of agricultural production.
73          [(3)] (5) (a) Except as required by Subsection [(3)] (5)(c), members are appointed by
74     the commissioner to four-year terms of office.
75          (b) The commissioner shall appoint representatives of the organizations cited in
76     Subsections (1)(a) through (h) to the Agricultural Advisory Board from a list of nominees
77     submitted by each organization.
78          (c) Notwithstanding the requirements of Subsection [(3)] (5)(a), the commissioner
79     shall, at the time of appointment or reappointment, adjust the length of terms to ensure that the
80     terms of board members are staggered so that approximately half of the board is appointed
81     every two years.
82          (d) Members may be removed at the discretion of the commissioner upon the request
83     of the group they represent.
84          (e) When a vacancy occurs in the membership for any reason, the replacement shall be
85     appointed for the unexpired term.
86          [(4)] (6) The board shall elect one member to serve as chair of the Agricultural
87     Advisory Board for a term of one year.
88          [(5)] (7) (a) The board shall meet four times annually, but may meet more often at the
89     discretion of the chair.
90          (b) Attendance of 11 members at a duly called meeting constitutes a quorum for the
91     transaction of official business.
92          [(6)] (8) A member may not receive compensation or benefits for the member's service,
93     but may receive per diem and travel expenses in accordance with:
94          (a) Section 63A-3-106;
95          (b) Section 63A-3-107; and
96          (c) rules made by the Division of Finance pursuant to Sections 63A-3-106 and
97     63A-3-107.