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4-23-8. Proceeds of sheep fee -- Refund of sheep fees -- Annual audit of books,records, and accounts.
(1) (a) Subject to the other provisions of this Subsection (1), the commissioner may spendan amount each year from the proceeds collected from the fee imposed on sheep for thepromotion, advancement, and protection of the sheep interests of the state.
(b) The amount described in Subsection (1)(a) shall be the equivalent to an amount that:
(i) equals or exceeds 18 cents per head; and
(ii) equals or is less than 25 cents per head.
(c) The commissioner shall set the amount described in Subsection (1)(a):
(i) on or before January 1 of each year; and
(ii) in consultation with one or more statewide organizations that represent persons whogrow wool.
(d) All costs to promote or advance sheep interests shall be deducted from the totalrevenue collected before calculating the annual budget request, which shall be made by theDivision of Wildlife Resources as specified in Section 4-23-9.
(e) A sheep fee is refundable in an amount equal to that part of the fee used to promote,advance, or protect sheep interests.
(f) A refund claim shall be filed with the department on or before January 1 of the yearimmediately succeeding the year for which the fee was paid.
(g) A refund claim shall be certified by the department to the state treasurer for paymentfrom the Agricultural and Wildlife Damage Prevention Account created in Section 4-23-7.5.
(2) Any expense incurred by the department in administering refunds shall be paid fromfunds allocated for the promotion, advancement, and protection of the sheep interests of the state.
(3) (a) The books, records, and accounts of the Utah Woolgrowers Association, or anyother organization which receives funds from the agricultural and wildlife damage preventionaccount, for the purpose of promoting, advancing, or protecting the sheep interests of the state,shall be audited at least once annually by a licensed accountant.
(b) The results of this audit shall be submitted to the commissioner.

Amended by Chapter 73, 2010 General Session
Amended by Chapter 378, 2010 General Session

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4-23-8. Proceeds of sheep fee -- Refund of sheep fees -- Annual audit of books,records, and accounts.
(1) (a) Subject to the other provisions of this Subsection (1), the commissioner may spendan amount each year from the proceeds collected from the fee imposed on sheep for thepromotion, advancement, and protection of the sheep interests of the state.
(b) The amount described in Subsection (1)(a) shall be the equivalent to an amount that:
(i) equals or exceeds 18 cents per head; and
(ii) equals or is less than 25 cents per head.
(c) The commissioner shall set the amount described in Subsection (1)(a):
(i) on or before January 1 of each year; and
(ii) in consultation with one or more statewide organizations that represent persons whogrow wool.
(d) All costs to promote or advance sheep interests shall be deducted from the totalrevenue collected before calculating the annual budget request, which shall be made by theDivision of Wildlife Resources as specified in Section 4-23-9.
(e) A sheep fee is refundable in an amount equal to that part of the fee used to promote,advance, or protect sheep interests.
(f) A refund claim shall be filed with the department on or before January 1 of the yearimmediately succeeding the year for which the fee was paid.
(g) A refund claim shall be certified by the department to the state treasurer for paymentfrom the Agricultural and Wildlife Damage Prevention Account created in Section 4-23-7.5.
(2) Any expense incurred by the department in administering refunds shall be paid fromfunds allocated for the promotion, advancement, and protection of the sheep interests of the state.
(3) (a) The books, records, and accounts of the Utah Woolgrowers Association, or anyother organization which receives funds from the agricultural and wildlife damage preventionaccount, for the purpose of promoting, advancing, or protecting the sheep interests of the state,shall be audited at least once annually by a licensed accountant.
(b) The results of this audit shall be submitted to the commissioner.

Amended by Chapter 73, 2010 General Session
Amended by Chapter 378, 2010 General Session

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4-23-8. Proceeds of sheep fee -- Refund of sheep fees -- Annual audit of books,records, and accounts.
(1) (a) Subject to the other provisions of this Subsection (1), the commissioner may spendan amount each year from the proceeds collected from the fee imposed on sheep for thepromotion, advancement, and protection of the sheep interests of the state.
(b) The amount described in Subsection (1)(a) shall be the equivalent to an amount that:
(i) equals or exceeds 18 cents per head; and
(ii) equals or is less than 25 cents per head.
(c) The commissioner shall set the amount described in Subsection (1)(a):
(i) on or before January 1 of each year; and
(ii) in consultation with one or more statewide organizations that represent persons whogrow wool.
(d) All costs to promote or advance sheep interests shall be deducted from the totalrevenue collected before calculating the annual budget request, which shall be made by theDivision of Wildlife Resources as specified in Section 4-23-9.
(e) A sheep fee is refundable in an amount equal to that part of the fee used to promote,advance, or protect sheep interests.
(f) A refund claim shall be filed with the department on or before January 1 of the yearimmediately succeeding the year for which the fee was paid.
(g) A refund claim shall be certified by the department to the state treasurer for paymentfrom the Agricultural and Wildlife Damage Prevention Account created in Section 4-23-7.5.
(2) Any expense incurred by the department in administering refunds shall be paid fromfunds allocated for the promotion, advancement, and protection of the sheep interests of the state.
(3) (a) The books, records, and accounts of the Utah Woolgrowers Association, or anyother organization which receives funds from the agricultural and wildlife damage preventionaccount, for the purpose of promoting, advancing, or protecting the sheep interests of the state,shall be audited at least once annually by a licensed accountant.
(b) The results of this audit shall be submitted to the commissioner.

Amended by Chapter 73, 2010 General Session
Amended by Chapter 378, 2010 General Session