264.031. Every person appointed by the director as an apiary inspector shall be a practical beekeeper who before his appointment shall furnish the director with satisfactory evidence that he possesses a practical knowledge of beekeeping and is familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of bee diseases or that he is a graduate of an agricultural college with qualifying training in apiculture. The director shall fix reasonable compensation for all employees and contract employees considering the duties performed and the available appropriations.
(L. 1978 S.B. 683 § 3, A.L. 1985 H.B. 180)
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