Section 34-131 - Same; abolishment of positions determined to be unnecessary(a) Those positions in the grain inspection department which, in the opinion of the secretary of agriculture, are not necessary to perform the powers, duties and functions of the department of agriculture concerning public warehouses shall be abolished upon September 1, 1997. Thirty-day notice prior to September 1, 1997, shall be given by the secretary to employees in those positions determined to be unnecessary by the secretary. No bumping rights shall attach to the positions deemed unnecessary by the secretary of agriculture. No further action shall be required in order to abolish these positions.(b) The provisions of this section shall take effect on and after August 1, 1997. L. 1997, ch. 160, § 4; Aug. 1.