al-al-6a86160fdf40cdfbddcff72d: 80-3-20-.07 — Use of Dehydrators
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What this rule does
The proposed rule establishes requirements for the operation and approval of dehydrator facilities in Alabama, ensuring they comply with regulations from the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Additionally, the management of these dehydrators will follow policies set by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries.
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The rule, in full
492 words as published, August 31, 2026. View the original →
APA-1 TRANSMITTAL SHEET FOR NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION Control: 80 Department or Agency: Animal Industryent of Agriculture and Industries Rule No.: 80-3-20-.07 Rule Title: Use of Dehydrators Intended Action New Would the absence of the proposed rule significantly harm or No endanger the public health, welfare, or safety? Is there a reasonable relationship between the state’s police power and the protection of the public health, safety, or welfare? Yes that could adequately protect the public? of regulation available No Does the proposed rule have the effect of directly or indirectly No increasing the costs of any goods or services involved? To what degree?: N/A Is the increase in cost more harmful to the public than the harm No that might result from the absence of the proposed rule? Are all facets of the rule-making process designed solely for the purpose of, and so they have, as their primary effect, the Yes protection of the public? litigation which the agency is a party to concerning the subject No matter of the proposed rule? Does the proposed rule have an economic impact? No If the proposed rule has an economic impact, the proposed rule is required to be accompanied by a fiscal note prepared in accordance with subsection (f) of Section 41-22-23, Code of Alabama 1975. Certification of Authorized Official with the requirements of Chapter 22, Title 41, Code of Alabama 1975, and that it conforms to all applicable filing requirements of the Administrative Procedure Division of the Legislative Services Agency. Signature of certifying officer Cyn ia D. Gilchrist & F IL E D Cynthia D GilchrisR E C ’D Date Wednesday, August 19, 2026 AU G 20 ,20 26 LE G ISL A TIV E S VC A G E N CY APA-2 ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES ANIMAL INDUSTRY NOTICE OF INTENDED ACTION AGENCY NAME: Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries RULE NO. & TITLE: 80-3-20-.07 Use of Dehydrators INTENDED ACTION: New SUBSTANCE OF PROPOSED ACTION: Establishes the requirement for the use of dehydrators. TIME, PLACE AND MANNER OF PRESENTING VIEWS: Views may be presented in person on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., in the auditorium of the Richard Beard Building, 1445 Federal Drive, Montgomery, Alabama 36107. FINAL DATE FOR COMMENT AND COMPLETION OF NOTICE: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 CONTACT PERSON AT AGENCY:
N. Gunter Guy, Jr., General
Counsel, Department of Agriculture and Industries, 1445 Federal Drive, Montgomery, AL 36107. Telephone Number: (334) 240-7117. Cyn ia D. Gilchrist Cynthia D Gilchrist (Signature of officer authorized to promulgate and adopt rules or his or her deputy) 80-3-20-.07 Use of Dehydrators. Dehydrator facilities shall be approved and operated according to regulations published by the Alabama Natural Resources Conservation Service and Alabama Department of Environmental Management. Dehydrators shall be managed according to policies published by the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Author: N. Gunter Guy, Jr. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, 2-16-41 History: New Rule: Published ______; effective ______. 20-.07-1
Rulemaking docket
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Documents
- Full text (state register) · August 31, 2026
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