Bill > HB0253

This bill makes comprehensive amendments to various agricultural and food-related statutes in Utah, with several key provisions. The bill renames the Utah Fertilizer Act to the Utah Plant Food Act and introduces a broader definition of "plant food" that encompasses fertilizers, soil amendments, beneficial substances, plant amendments, plant biostimulants, and plant inoculants. It updates labeling requirements for these products, modifying how ingredients and compositions must be reported. The legislation also makes changes to various agricultural programs, including removing the Utah Agriculture Certificate of Environmental Stewardship Program and adjusting reporting and licensing requirements for different agricultural activities such as livestock markets, domesticated elk facilities, and cannabis cultivation. Additionally, the bill makes technical modifications to several sections of Utah code related to agricultural water optimization, sales tax allocation, and other administrative processes. The changes aim to modernize agricultural regulations, provide more comprehensive oversight of agricultural products, and streamline various administrative procedures related to agriculture and food production in the state. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health and Social Services

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