Chap. 0045 An Act relative to the state inspector of apiaries and to his deputies.

Be it enacted, etc., as follows:

Section 1. Section one of chapter two hundred and twenty of the acts of the year nineteen hundred and eleven is hereby amended by striking out the last two sentences and inserting in place thereof the following: - The inspector of apiaries, with the approval of the said board, may appoint such deputies as he may deem necessary. The inspector shall receive five hundred dollars annually for his services under this act, and his travelling and other necessary expenses, and may expend for office assistance such amount as may be necessary. Each of his deputies shall receive a sum not exceeding five dollars for each day of service, to be fixed by the inspector of apiaries with the approval of the said board, and his travelling and other necessary expenses, - so as to read as follows: - Section 1. The state board of agriculture shall annually appoint some person qualified by scientific training and practical experience in bee keeping to be state inspector of apiaries, who shall be responsible to said board for the performance of his duties under this act, and may be removed from office by said board for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. The inspector of apiaries, with the approval of the said board, may appoint such deputies as he may deem necessary. The inspector shall receive five hundred dollars annually for his services under this act, and his travelling and other necessary expenses, and may expend for office assistance such amount as may be -necessary. Each of his deputies shall receive a sum not exceeding five dollars for each day of service, to be fixed by the inspector of apiaries with the
approval of the said board, and his travelling and other necessary expenses. Section 2.   This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved March 16, 1916.