Okla. Admin. Code § 35:1-3-4

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 35:1-3-4 - Functions, duties, and operations of the divisions

(a) For the effective operation of its integrated activities and duties, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry shall have the power to consolidate any of the divisions, transfer any of the functions or duties to another division, place additional functions or activities in a division, establish new divisions, and create new or additional positions in the Department, when conducive to a more efficient administration and enforcement of laws pertaining to agriculture.

(b) The divisions of the Department presently established include the following:

(1) Administrative Services: Executive office and agency services, including finance, personnel, audits and investigations, and general services.

(2) Agricultural Environmental Management Services: Protection of waters of the state and the environment from animal and poultry waste pollution.

(3) Agricultural Statistics Services: Current crop conditions and livestock inventory numbers.

(4) Animal Industry Services: Animal health and disease control programs.

(5) Food Safety and Consumer Protection Services: Seed, feed, fertilizer, pesticides, nursery, apiaries, weights and measures, meat, milk, egg, poultry, produce and organic programs.

(6) Forestry Services: Landowner assistance, tree planting, fire protection, urban forestry, and education programs.

(7) Laboratory Services: Official state testing lab.

(8) Market Development Services: Market promotion, loan programs, market news, and educational programs.

(9) Office of General Counsel: Legal assistance to the divisions and enforcement of the Oklahoma Agricultural Code.

(10) Wildlife Services: Prevention of damage caused by wildlife.

Okla. Admin. Code § 35:1-3-4

Amended at 23 Ok Reg 2135, eff 6-25-06

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 35, Issue 24, September 4, 2018, eff. 9/14/2018