H.B. 309
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7 LONG TITLE
8 General Description:
9 This bill amends the Utah Agricultural Code.
10 Highlighted Provisions:
11 This bill:
12 . provides for the appointment of the state veterinarian by the Commissioner of the
13 Department of Agriculture and Food; and
14 . establishes the state veterinarian's responsibilities.
15 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
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17 Other Special Clauses:
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19 Utah Code Sections Affected:
20 ENACTS:
21 4-2-401 , Utah Code Annotated 1953
22 4-2-402 , Utah Code Annotated 1953
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24 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
25 Section 1. Section 4-2-401 is enacted to read:
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27 4-2-401. Appointment.
28 The state veterinarian shall be appointed by the commissioner.
29 Section 2. Section 4-2-402 is enacted to read:
30 4-2-402. State veterinarian responsibilities.
31 (1) The state veterinarian shall:
32 (a) direct the department's responsibilities for:
33 (i) the promotion of animal health;
34 (ii) the diagnosis, surveillance, and prevention of animal disease;
35 (iii) the inspection of meat and poultry; and
36 (iv) livestock brand registration and inspection; and
37 (b) perform other official duties assigned by the commissioner.
38 (2) The state veterinarian may not engage in the private practice of veterinary
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Legislative Review Note
as of 1-29-14 5:47 PM