State cooperation with federal poultry inspection

(a) The board is designated as the state agency which shall be responsible for cooperating with the United States Secretary of Agriculture under section 5 of the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act and the board is directed to cooperate with the United States Secretary of Agriculture in developing and administering the poultry inspection program of this State under this chapter to assure that not later than July 18, 1970, its requirements will be at least equal to those imposed under the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act, and in developing and administering the program of this State under this chapter in a manner that will effectuate the purposes of this chapter and the Federal Act. (b) In such cooperative efforts, the board is authorized to accept from the United States Secretary of Agriculture advisory assistance in planning and otherwise developing the state program, technical and laboratory assistance and training, including necessary curricular and instructional materials and equipment, and financial and other aid for the administration of such program. (c) The board is also authorized to recommend to the United States Secretary of Agriculture such officials or employees of this State as the board may designate, for appointment to the advisory committees provided for in section 5 of the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act; and the board shall serve as the representative of the governor for consultation with the United States Secretary of Agriculture unless the governor selects another representative.