Private Acts of 1951 Chapter 208

SECTION 1. That in counties of this State with a population of not less than 18,615, nor more than 18,630, by the Federal Census of 1940, or any subsequent Federal Census, the Quarterly County Court is hereby authorized to elect for a term of four years, not exceeding four animal inspectors.

It shall be the duty of such livestock inspectors to make an inspection and examination of the livestock in said counties and to treat such as may be found ailing or sick with the view to promoting the spread of health among such stock and to reduce the danger of infectious or contagious diseases. Such animal inspectors may contract with the owner or owners of any diseased livestock found by them for the treatment thereof by such inspectors, the compensation therefor to be mutually agreed upon between the parties. Such livestock inspectors may be compensated by the Quarterly County Court of such counties to which this Act applies in any amount not to exceed $10.00 per annum for each inspector so appointed. Elections thereof may be made by the Quarterly County Court at any regular term or called session and the person or persons so elected shall hold office for a period of four (4) years from the date of such election and until their successor shall be duly elected and qualified. The said County shall not be liable for the default or negligence of any such livestock inspectors where the County Court has used care and caution in the selection thereof but nothing herein shall exempt such inspectors personally for the negligence in the performance of their duties.

Passed: February 15, 1951.