36-251. State laboratory A. The state laboratory shall be located in such places as the department of health services determines. B. The laboratory shall examine and analyze such foods, water supplies, drugs and other specimens as the director of the department of health services directs.
36-252. Chief of state laboratory; appointment; qualifications A. The state laboratory shall be under the supervision of a chief who shall be appointed by the director of the department of health services. B. The laboratory chief shall be a skilled pharmaceutical chemist or bacteriologist and analyst of foods, water supplies and drugs.
36-253. Chief of state laboratory; powers and duties A. The laboratory chief shall perform the duties prescribed by law and by the director of the department of health services. B. The laboratory chief may make provisions or issue directions for taking and forwarding samples of potable waters, and perishable foods or drinks.
36-254. Evidentiary effect of certificate of chief of state laboratory A certificate of analysis and examination by the chief of the state laboratory is prima facie evidence of the facts therein stated.
36-255. Reports by laboratory chief A. Whenever the chief of the state laboratory finds that adulterated, mislabeled or misbranded food has been on sale in the state, he shall forthwith report the facts to the director of the department of health services. B. The chief of the laboratory shall make an annual report to the […]
