1) The Commissioner of Agriculture and Food may exempt the operation of any person from inspection or other requirements of Title 4, Chapter 32, to the extent operations would be exempt from corresponding requirements under the Federal Meat Inspection Act.

2) The commissioner or designee shall exempt from inspection the slaughtering and preparation by any person of any livestock which is exclusively for use by the owner of the livestock, members of his household, his nonpaying guests, or full-time employees.

3) The custom operator claiming exemption from inspection shall keep records showing the numbers and kinds of livestock slaughtered on a custom basis, the quantities and types of products prepared on a custom basis, and the names and addresses of the owners of the livestock and products.

4) Custom operators claiming exemption shall obtain a Utah State Brand Inspection or proof of ownership verification prior to slaughter for beef animals slaughtered at an exempt slaughter establishment.

5) The establishment in which custom operations are conducted will conform to sanitary requirements prescribed by the commissioner or designee and 9 CFR 308.4 through 308.11, 308.13, 308.14 and 308.3, except 308.3 (d) (2) and (3).

KEY: custom slaughter, food inspection, food safety

Date of Last Change: February 24, 2020

Notice of Continuation: December 16, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 3-32-107; 4-32-110; 4-2-103(1)(i)