1. (a) In counties having a county agricultural extension educator, the county agricultural extension educator shall be an ex officio deputy state entomologist for the county and shall:

   1. (1) carry out the instructions of the state entomologist; and
   2. (2) under the direction of the state entomologist, cooperate with a local horticultural association or society in efforts to prevent, locate, check, or eradicate injurious insects or fruit diseases.

2. (b) A county agricultural extension educator may not receive additional compensation for performing the duties of the deputy state entomologist.

   [Pre-2008 Recodification Citation: 15-3-7-14.]

As added by P.L.2-2008, SEC.7.