Section 76-22-22 - State organic chemist; duties.
76-22-22. State organic chemist; duties.
The commission may designate a "state organic chemist". The state organic chemist shall hold a doctoral degree in chemistry or a related field and shall be knowledgeable and experienced in the techniques used for testing soil and plant and animal tissue for pesticide and fertilizer residues. The chemist may be an employee of a private laboratory or an employee of an agency of the state. The chemist shall perform duties as prescribed by the commission.