Section 909.07 | Deputy apiarists.
The board of county commissioners may appoint, with the consent and concurrence of the director of agriculture, a deputy apiarist. Except as otherwise specified in this section, a deputy serves at the pleasure of the applicable board of county commissioners. A deputy apiarist shall be paid a salary as the board of county commissioners determines for inspection work and other expenses as are necessarily incurred directly related to inspection work. Before the board approves the salary and expenses for payment, the deputy apiarist shall submit the same to the director for review.
A deputy apiarist shall work under the direction of the director and shall be responsible for the inspection of apiaries in assigned counties prescribed by the department of agriculture and for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.
The director may terminate the appointment of any deputy apiarist if there is evidence that the deputy has been unethical, negligent, incompetent, inefficient, or untrustworthy in the discharge of official duties. A deputy apiarist shall furnish to the director reports as are required by the director.
Last updated July 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Available Versions of this Section
- October 1, 1953 – Senate Bill 361 - 100th General Assembly [ View October 1, 1953 Version ]
- September 30, 2025 – Amended by House Bill 96 - 136th General Assembly [ View September 30, 2025 Version ]