3-144. State agricultural laboratory; maintenance and purpose; fees

A. The state agricultural laboratory is established and maintained to carry out this article and for laboratory examinations, diagnosis, analysis, testing, quantifying and identification necessary to perform the functions and duties prescribed by this article.

B. The state agricultural laboratory:

1. May accept samples from any person for regulatory, diagnostic and research purposes.

2. Shall report test results only to the party that provided the original sample.

C. The state agricultural laboratory may collect fees for laboratory services as prescribed by the director.