Utah Statutes
§ 26B-7-405 — Rules for controlling vector-borne diseases and pests.
Utah·Title 26B Utah Health and Human Services Code·Ch. 26B-7 Public Health and Prevention·Part 26B-7-4 General Sanitation and Food Safety
(1)As used in this section:
(1)(a) "Pest" means a noxious, destructive, or troublesome organism whether plant or animal, when found in and around places of human occupancy, habitation, or use which threatens the public health or well-being of the people within the state.
(1)(b) "Vector" means any organism, such as insects or rodents, that transmits a pathogen that can affect public health.
(2)The department shall adopt rules to provide for the protection of the public health by controlling or preventing the spread of vector-borne diseases and infections and to control or reduce pests by the elimination of insanitary conditions which may include but not be limited to breeding areas, shelter, harborage or sources of food associated with such diseases or pests.
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Legislative History
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session
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§ 26B-1-102
Definitions.§ 26B-1-104
Severability of code provisions.§ 26B-1-105
Individual rights protected.§ 26B-1-202
Department authority and duties.§ 26B-1-209
Fee schedule adopted by department.§ 26B-1-210
Department budget -- Reports from divisions.