2016 Utah Code
Title 4 - Utah Agricultural Code
Chapter 2 - Department - State Chemist - Enforcement
Part 4 - State Veterinarian
Section 402 - State veterinarian responsibilities.

UT Code § 4-2-402 (2016) What's This?
Effective 5/10/2016
4-2-402. State veterinarian responsibilities.
  • (1) The state veterinarian shall:
    • (a) coordinate the department's responsibilities for:
      • (i) the promotion of animal health;
      • (ii) the diagnosis, surveillance, and prevention of animal disease; and
      • (iii) livestock brand registration and inspection;
    • (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 may not receive compensation for services provided while engaging in the private practice of veterinary medicine.
  • (3) The state veterinarian shall be a veterinarian licensed under Title 58, Chapter 28, Veterinary Practice Act.


Amended by Chapter 18, 2016 General Session

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