The commissioner may designate private veterinarians or other persons to assist in disease control activities in an emergency situation when extra personnel resources are needed to manage the situation. Those designees shall

1. (1) take directions from the state veterinarian or the state veterinarian's designee; and
2. (2) be licensed and accredited veterinarians if they are involved in an animal health emergency or a disease investigation, such as collecting samples or performing diagnostic tests.

(Eff. 3/24/2017, Register 221)

Authority: AS 03.05.011, AS 03.05.013