Section R58-11-10 - Enforcement Procedures(1) It is unlawful for any person to slaughter or assist in slaughtering livestock and poultry as a business outside of a licensed slaughterhouse unless they hold a valid Farm Custom Slaughtering License issued by the department.(2) Only persons who comply with Title 4, Chapter 32, Utah Meat and Poultry Products Inspection and Licensing Act and associated rules, and Title 4, Chapter 24, Utah Livestock Brand and Anti-Theft Act, shall be entitled to receive and retain a license.(3) A license may be renewed annually and shall expire on the 31st of December of each year.(4) A license may be suspended when: (a) the department has reason to believe that an eminent public health hazard exists;(b) insanitary conditions are such that carcasses would be made adulterated and or contaminated;(c) the license holder has interfered with the department in the performance of its duties; or(d) the licensee violates Title 4, Chapter 32, the Utah Meat and Poultry Products Inspection and Licensing Act or Title 4, Chapter 24, Utah Livestock Brand and Anti-Theft Act or associated rules.(5)(a) The department may, pursuant to 9 CFR 500, suspend or terminate any exemption with respect to any person when the department finds that the action will aid in effectuating the purposes of the Act.(b) Failure to comply with the conditions of the exemption, including failure to process poultry and poultry products under sanitation standards, may result in termination of an exemption, in addition to other penalties consistent with 9 CFR 318.13.(6) When a violation may have occurred, the department may send a warning letter to the licensee that specifies the violations and affords the holder a reasonable opportunity to correct them.(7) When a licensee has been notified by the department that suspected violations have occurred or when the department suspends a license, the licensee may have an opportunity for a hearing to state their views before the department.(8)(a) Any person whose license has been suspended may apply for reinstatement.(b) The department may re-evaluate the applicant and conditions.(c) The department may reinstate the license if the applicant has demonstrated to the department that they will comply with the rules.(9) The department or detain or embargo any meat found in a food establishment that does not have the proper identification or any uninspected meat slaughtered by a licensee that does not meet the requirements of this rule may detained or embargo.(10) The department may denature or destroy meat determined to be unfit for human consumption.Utah Admin. Code R58-11-10
Utah Admin. Code R58-11-10Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-09, effective 4/12/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-03, effective 1/12/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-09, effective 4/22/2024Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-21, effective 10/15/2024