Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 16 Animals And Livestock (Formerly: Animals, Estrays, Brands, And Fences) - Chapter 16.38 Livestock Diseases -- Diagnostic Service Program

• 16.38.010 Declaration of purpose
  The production of livestock is one of the largest industries in this state; and whereas livestock disease constitutes a constant threat to the public health ...
• 16.38.020 Director authorized to carry on diagnostic program
  The director of agriculture is hereby authorized to carry on a diagnostic service program for the purpose of diagnosing any livestock disease which affects or ...
• 16.38.030 Employment of personnel
  In carrying out such diagnostic service program the director of agriculture may employ, subject to the state civil service act, chapter 41.06 RCW, the necessary ...
• 16.38.040 Agreements and/or contracts with other entities
  In carrying out such diagnostic service program the director of agriculture may enter into agreements and/or contracts with any other governmental agencies whether state or ...
• 16.38.050 Acceptance of gifts, funds, equipment, etc
  In carrying out such diagnostic service program, the director of agriculture may accept public or private funds, gifts or equipment or any other necessary properties.[1969 ...
• 16.38.060 Schedule of fees may be established -- Use
  The director may, following a public hearing, establish a schedule of fees for services performed in carrying out such diagnostic service program. All fees collected ...

Last modified: April 7, 2009