(1) An accredited veterinarian or a veterinary technician under the direct supervision of an accredited veterinarian must collect and submit all test specimens.
(2) All livestock regulatory tests must be performed by an approved laboratory.
(a) Official tuberculosis tests must be conducted by a licensed accredited veterinarian.
(b) Technicians employed and approved by state, federal, or tribal government and directly or indirectly supervised by state, federal, or tribal animal health veterinarians may conduct routine surveillance tests.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
16.36.040 and chapter
34.05 RCW. WSR 15-02-025, § 16-54-028, filed 12/30/14, effective 1/30/15. Statutory Authority: Chapters
16.36 and
34.05 RCW. WSR 07-14-056, § 16-54-028, filed 6/28/07, effective 7/29/07.]