Section 4-2-402 - State veterinarian responsibilities(1) The state veterinarian shall: (a) coordinate the department's responsibilities for:(i) the promotion of animal health; and(ii) the diagnosis, surveillance, and prevention of animal disease;(b) aid the meat inspection manager, whose duties are specified by the commissioner, in the direction of the inspection of meat and poultry; and(c) perform other official duties assigned by the commissioner.(2) The state veterinarian shall be a veterinarian licensed under Title 58, Chapter 28, Veterinary Practice Act.Amended by Chapter 528, 2023 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2023.Amended by Chapter 345, 2017 General Session ,§ 27, eff. 7/1/2017.Amended by Chapter 18, 2016 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/10/2016.Added by Chapter 41, 2014 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/13/2014.