4-11-5 - County bee inspector -- Appointment -- Termination -- Compensation. - Utah Statutes

4-11-5. County bee inspector -- Appointment -- Termination -- Compensation.
(1) The county executive upon the petition of five or more persons who raise bees withinthe respective county shall, with the approval of the commissioner, appoint a qualified person toact as a bee inspector within the county.
(2) A county bee inspector shall be employed at the pleasure of the county executive andthe commissioner, and is subject to termination of employment, with or without cause, at theinstance of either.
(3) Compensation for the county bee inspector shall be fixed by the county legislativebody.
(4) To be appointed a county bee inspector, a person shall demonstrate adequate trainingand knowledge related to this chapter, bee diseases, and pests.
(5) A record concerning bee inspection shall be kept by the county executive orcommissioner.
(6) The county executive and the commissioner shall investigate a formal, writtencomplaint against a county bee inspector.
(7) The department may authorize an inspection if:
(a) a county bee inspector is not appointed; and
(b) a conflict of interest arises with a county bee inspector.

Amended by Chapter 73, 2010 General Session