1. (1) The department is the official state agency for the NPIP and recognizes the NPIP as a critical cooperative federal-state-industry program that establishes national standards for poultry health.

2. (2) Any individuals and entities participating in the NPIP in Utah shall comply with the procedures specified in:

   1. (a) Title 9 CFR 145-147; and
   2. (b) the 2019 version of the NPIP program standards A-E, which are incorporated by reference.

KEY: disease control, NPIP, hatchery, poultry, gamebirds, license

Date of Last Change: June 24, 2025

Notice of Continuation: December 28, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-31-119