A. The State Department of Agriculture shall determine the days and hours of the operation of the State Department of Agriculture laboratory. The laboratory shall conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of pesticidal residues and other chemical determinations of agricultural products contained in samples submitted, by any person, agency, group, or other organization.

B. The State Board of Agriculture shall promulgate a schedule of fees for work performed by the laboratory. The fees shall be calculated to help defray the costs of operating the laboratory including, but not limited to: salaries, chemicals, materials, equipment, and repairs to and replacement of materials, equipment, and buildings. Fees paid by state offices and agencies utilizing the services of the laboratory shall be paid from their general appropriations.

C. The Department is authorized to have a test or determination made in a qualified laboratory other than the Department laboratory. Any determination or test made by another qualified laboratory shall be considered official for that particular sample.

Historical Data

Added by Laws 1965, SB 444, c. 497, § 3, emerg. eff. July 19, 1965; Amended by Laws 2000, SB 1402, c. 243, § 22, emerg. eff. May 24, 2000 (superseded document available ); Renumbered from 2 O.S. § 2-21 by Laws 2000, SB 1402, c. 243, § 126, emerg. eff. May 24, 2000.