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title: O.C.G.A. § 4-4-60. Extermination of parasites and development of livestock industry under supervision and control of Commissioner; employment of inspectors and veterinarians; public report.
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heading_path: ANIMALS / PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASE IN LIVESTOCK / CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS OR CONTAGIOUS DISEASES IN LIVESTOCK / PREVENTING SPREAD OF LIVESTOCK DISEASES
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# O.C.G.A. § 4-4-60. Extermination of parasites and development of livestock industry under supervision and control of Commissioner; employment of inspectors and veterinarians; public report.

The work of exterminating the cattle fever tick, screwworm, and other parasites and of developing the livestock industry in this state shall be under the supervision and control of the Commissioner, who is authorized to employ persons qualified to act as livestock inspectors and supervising veterinarians. The Commissioner shall publish in print or electronically a detailed statement annually of the expenditures and progress of this work for free public distribution.

## History

Ga. L. 1912, p. 22, § 2; Code 1933, § 62-1012; Ga. L. 2010, p. 838, § 10/SB 388.