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NEW YORK. 

 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



Established in 1884 as dairy commission; name changed in 1893 to department of 

 agriculture; annual report, monthly bulletins; enforces agricultural law. 1 



ORGANIZATION OF OFFICIAL FORCE. 



The commissioner of agriculture is appointed by the governor for a period of three 

 years, his present term expiring February 6, 1915. All other appointments are made 

 (by the commissioner. 



Food-law officials, department of agriculture, State of New York. 



NORTH CAROLINA. 

 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. 



Department established 1877; food work 1899; annual report; charged with the 

 enforcement of all food laws. 



ORGANIZATION OF OFFICIAL FORCE. 



The commissioner is elected for four years, his present term expiring in January 

 1913. The term of office for all other incumbents is during good behavior. 



Food-law officials, State of North Carolina. 



1 Article VIII of Chapter I of the Consolidated Laws (chap. 9, Laws of 1909) was enacted by chapter 524 

 of the laws of 1903, and relates to adulterated and misbranded foods. 

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