§ 4-2-402. State veterinarian responsibilities. (Effective 5/13/2014)


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  • (1) The state veterinarian shall:
    (a) direct the department's responsibilities for:
    (i) the promotion of animal health;
    (ii) the diagnosis, surveillance, and prevention of animal disease;
    (iii) the inspection of meat and poultry; and
    (iv) livestock brand registration and inspection; and
    (b) perform other official duties assigned by the commissioner.
    (2) The state veterinarian may not receive compensation for services provided while engaging in the private practice of veterinary medicine.
    (3) The state veterinarian shall be a veterinarian licensed under Title 58, Chapter 28, Veterinary Practice Act.
Enacted by Chapter 41, 2014 General Session