§ 4-4a-106 — Enforcement.

(1) The department shall enforce this chapter.
(2) A person subject to this chapter shall allow the department access during regular business hours to facilities and records pertinent to activities subject to this chapter.
(3) The department shall, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, make rules governing the inspection of farms to ensure compliance with this chapter.
(4) (4)(a) The department may use an inspection provider or process verification provider to ensure compliance with this chapter.
(4)(b) To rely on an inspection provider or process verification provider, the department must approve the specific inspection provider or process verification provider as competent to ensure compliance with this chapter.
(5) (5)(a) If the department determines that a person subject to this chapter is in violation of a provision of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter, the department shall provide the person with a written notice that:
(5)(a)(i) describes each violation identified by the department; and
(5)(a)(ii) states a reasonable deadline by which the person is required to cure the violation.
(5)(b) If a person who receives a notice issued under Subsection (5)(a) does not cure a violation identified in the notice before the deadline stated in the notice, the department may impose a civil fine of $100 per written notice, regardless of the number of violations identified in the notice.
(5)(c) If a violation is not cured after the department provides a person with written notice of the violation and a reasonable opportunity to cure, the department may seek a temporary restraining order or permanent injunction to prevent further violation of this chapter.

Legislative History

Enacted by Chapter 323, 2021 General Session