Bill > HB0369

This bill makes several changes to Utah's agricultural and food-related laws, primarily by amending existing statutes and creating new funds. It updates the composition of the Agricultural Advisory Board, a group that advises the commissioner on agricultural programs and standards, by changing the name of a college represented on the board and specifying the number of representatives for certain agricultural interests. The bill also establishes a "Weights and Measures Fund" to cover costs associated with inspecting and maintaining equipment used for weighing and measuring goods, funded by inspection fees and legislative appropriations, with a cap of $1,000,000. Additionally, it modifies the "Agriculture Resource Development Fund" by clarifying that loans for disaster relief programs cannot exceed 10% of the fund's total balance and outstanding loans, unless the money is specifically appropriated for disaster relief. Finally, the bill makes technical amendments to definitions related to livestock branding and clarifies reporting responsibilities for agricultural water optimization grants, shifting some duties from a "division" to the "department."

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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