274 agriculture; op maine. 



Rules" and "Circular" are inserted, which will explain the work 

 required. 



GENERAI, RULES. 



1 No person will be retained on the force who uses intoxicating 



liquors as a beverage. 



2 All smoking is strictly forbidden during working hours. 



3 Gentlemanly and considerate conduct is required of all employees. 



4 All employees when on duty must wear the regulation badge of 



this department. 



5 When an employee leaves the service this badge must be returned 



to this office with all other material belonging to the depart- 

 ment that may be in his possession. 



INSPECTION RULES. 



1 Each inspector must keep in this field note book a complete daily 



record of all work done by him. 



2 Each field book is a monthly record and must be turned in to the 



special field agent at the end of each month. 



3 Employees must exercise great care that they do not carry living 



larvae from place to place. 



4 No fires shall be kindled except by special orders from this depart- 



ment. 



5 All employees must exercise great care not to injure lawns, flower 



and vegetable gardens or other property. 



6 Each inspector must pay special attention to the trees and shrub- 



bery along the lines of railroads in his territory. The grounds 

 around railroad stations must be carefully inspected. 



RULES FOR REPORTS. 



1 The standing of inspectors will be based not only on the quality of 



work done but on the accuracy and fullness of their reports. 

 Observations on the habits of insects and birds and other items 

 of interest should be embodied in this report. 



2 Each inspector must make out his report daily and send it to the 



field agent on the following morning. 



3 All reports are forwarded to the State Entomologist and are subject 



to his approval. 



4 Inspectors must state in their reports the language and means used 



by persons who try to obstruct the work. The names and 

 addresses of such persons should be secured. 



5 If dogs annoy the inspector he may require the owner of such to 



confine them, under penalty of law. Such cases should be 

 entered in the report. 



6 In case of absence from work the daily report must show the reason 



for the same. 



7 Inspectors must report the correct location of property inspected 



together with full name of owner or occupant. 



