Section § 20401

Explanation

This law states that within the department, there is an organization called the Bureau of Livestock Identification.

There is in the department the Bureau of Livestock Identification.

Section § 20402

Explanation
This law explains that the bureau is run by a chief who is chosen by the director following the rules of the State Civil Service Act.
The bureau is administered by a chief who is appointed by the director pursuant to the State Civil Service Act, Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500), Division 5, Title 2 of the Government Code.

Section § 20403

Explanation

This section mandates that the chief is responsible for overseeing and implementing the rules and regulations in this division. Additionally, the chief must carry out other tasks as instructed by the director within their job duties.

The chief shall administer and enforce this division and shall perform such other duties within the scope of his employment as the director may require.

Section § 20404

Explanation

The chief must make sure that everything in this division is run and enforced correctly, and they report directly to the director.

The chief is responsible to the director for the proper administration and enforcement of this division.

Section § 20405

Explanation

The main job of the chief is to help prosecute people who are accused of breaking any rules in this division.

The chief shall assist in the prosecution of persons charged with violation of any provision of this division.

Section § 20406

Explanation

This law section explains that the chief can appoint inspectors and other assistants as needed to fulfill tasks related to this division, but these appointments need the director's approval.

Subject to the approval of the director, the chief shall appoint such inspectors and other assistants as may be necessary to carry out this division.

Section § 20407

Explanation

This law allows the chief, with the director's approval, to hire investigators specifically to look into cases where cattle have been reported stolen or lost.

Subject to the approval of the director, the chief may employ investigators to investigate reported thefts or losses of cattle.