Section 172 - Department lead agency; powers of commissioner1.Lead agency. The department is the lead agency of the State for carrying out mosquito management activities as described in this chapter. [2013, c. 548, §1(NEW).]
2.Management methods. The commissioner may use appropriate methods for the management of mosquitoes and the prevention of their breeding in a manner consistent with section 171, including, but not limited to, conducting or contracting for mosquito management activities and purchasing equipment necessary for the purposes of carrying out this chapter. [2013, c. 548, §1(NEW).]
Added by 2014, c. 548,§ 1, eff. 7/31/2014.