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LOUISIANA. 

 STATE BOARD OF HEALTH. 



Food work established 1908; biennial report, even year; makes and enforces all 

 regulations relating to adulterations and sale of unwholesome foods, drugs, and poisons, 

 in cooperation with local boards of health. 



ORGANIZATION OF OFFICIAL FORCE. 



- Appointments are made by the State board of health with the exception of that of 

 the president, who is appointed by the governor of the State. 



Food-law officials. State of Louisiana. 



MAINE. 

 AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION. 



Food work organized 1905; drug work organized 1908; results of analyses published 

 in station bulletins and reports; administers food and drug laws. 



ORGANIZATION OF OFFICIAL FORCE. 



The director of the experiment station is ex officio executive officer in the enforce- 

 ment of the food law. All other appointments are made by the director and are for 

 an indefinite term. 



Food-law officials, State of Maine. 



MARYLAND. 

 STATE BOARD OF HEALTH. 



Food and drug work inaugurated 1910; food and drug commissioner administers 

 law; hearings held before board of health. 



ORGANIZATION OF OFFICIAL FORCE. 



All appointments are made by the State board of health. The appointments are 

 indeterminate and continue at the pleasure of the board. 

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