H.B. 309 Enrolled
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8 LONG TITLE
9 General Description:
10 This bill amends the Utah Agricultural Code.
11 Highlighted Provisions:
12 This bill:
13 . provides for the appointment of the state veterinarian by the Commissioner of the
14 Department of Agriculture and Food; and
15 . establishes the state veterinarian's responsibilities.
16 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
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18 Other Special Clauses:
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20 Utah Code Sections Affected:
21 ENACTS:
22 4-2-401 , Utah Code Annotated 1953
23 4-2-402 , Utah Code Annotated 1953
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25 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
26 Section 1. Section 4-2-401 is enacted to read:
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28 4-2-401. Appointment.
29 The state veterinarian shall be appointed by the commissioner.
30 Section 2. Section 4-2-402 is enacted to read:
31 4-2-402. State veterinarian responsibilities.
32 (1) The state veterinarian shall:
33 (a) direct the department's responsibilities for:
34 (i) the promotion of animal health;
35 (ii) the diagnosis, surveillance, and prevention of animal disease;
36 (iii) the inspection of meat and poultry; and
37 (iv) livestock brand registration and inspection; and
38 (b) perform other official duties assigned by the commissioner.
39 (2) The state veterinarian may not receive compensation for services provided while
40 engaging in the private practice of veterinary medicine.
41 (3) The state veterinarian shall be a veterinarian licensed under Title 58, Chapter 28,
42 Veterinary Practice Act.
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