2016 Utah Code
Title 4 - Utah Agricultural Code
Chapter 35 - Insect Infestation Emergency Control Act
Section 4 - Commissioner to declare emergency -- Powers of commissioner in emergency.

4-35-4. Commissioner to declare emergency -- Powers of commissioner in emergency.

• (1)
  • (a) The commissioner, with the consent of the governor, may declare that an insect infestation emergency situation exists which jeopardizes property and resources, and designate the area or areas affected.
  • (b) The area referred to in Subsection (1)(a) may include federal lands, after notification of the appropriate federal land manager.

• (2) The commissioner is authorized, subject to the requirements of Section 4-35-5, to direct all emergency measures the commission considers necessary to alleviate the emergency condition. The commissioner shall:
  • (a) utilize equipment, supplies, facilities, personnel, and other available resources;
  • (b) enter into contracts for the acquisition, rental, or hire of equipment, services, materials, and supplies;
  • (c) accept assistance, services, and facilities offered by federal and local governmental units or private agencies; and
  • (d) accept on behalf of the state the provisions and benefits of acts of Congress designated to provide assistance.

Amended by Chapter 132, 2002 General Session