Section 202 – State chemist responsibilities.

• (1) The state chemist shall:
  • (a) serve as the chief administrative officer of the Division of Laboratories; and
  • (b) supervise and administer all analytical tests required to be performed under this title or under any rule adopted under this title.

• (2) The state chemist may perform analytical tests for other state agencies, federal agencies, units of local government, and private persons if:
  • (a) the tests and analytical work do not interfere with, or impede, the work required by the department; and
  • (b) a charge commensurate with the work involved is made and collected.

• (3) The state chemist shall perform any other official duties assigned by the commissioner.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 345, 2017 General Session