(a) The department is hereby granted authority to regulate captive cervid farming facilities in this state in accordance with this article. Subject to the transition provisions contained in this article, no person may operate a captive cervid farming facility in this state unless that person holds a license issued by the commissioner pursuant to this article.
(b) The commissioner or his or her designees may:
(1) Establish a section and designate staff responsible for the enforcement of this article;