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FLORIDA. 

 DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. 



Department established 1889; the food law became effective September 1, 1907; 

 amended July 3, 1911; annual report made to governor by State chemist. 



The commissioner of agriculture is elected for a term of four years, his present term 

 expiring January, 1913. The State chemist is appointed for a term of four years, hia 

 present term expiring July, 1913. 



Food-law officials, State of Florida. 



GEORGIA. 

 DEPARTMENT OP AGRICULTURE. 



Organized in 1875; food law became effective August 1, 1907; annual reports made 

 to governor; analyses of samples made by the State chemist. 



ORGANIZATION OP OFFICIAL PORCE. 



The commissioner is elected for a term of two years, his present term expiring June 

 20, 1913. Inspectors and chemists are appointed by the commissioner of agriculture 

 by and with the advice and consent of the State chemist. The State chemist is also 

 empowered to appoint such assistants and experts in his office as may be required, 

 by and with the advice and consent of the commissioner of agriculture. 



Food-law officials, State of Georgia. 





HAWAII. 



FOOD COMMISSIONER. 



Office created May, 1898; inspection begun August, 1898; a detailed monthly report 

 is made to the president of the board of health ; a summary of the food commissioner's 

 work forms a part of the annual report of the president of the board of health to the 

 governor of the Territory; general food and drug laws of the Territory enforced. 

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