§172. Department lead agency; powers of commissioner
1.
Lead agency.
The department is the lead agency of the State for carrying out mosquito management activities as described in this chapter.
[PL 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.
[PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2013, c. 548, §1 (NEW).