Section 105 Of Chapter 1. Organization From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1.

. The chief of the division of the department who has jurisdiction over livestock and poultry disease control, meat inspection and dairy inspection and control shall officially designate a department employee as "State Veterinarian." Such designated person shall be a graduate of a recognized college of veterinary medicine, be licensed to practice in this state, and have a state civil service classification of veterinary medical officer III or above.