Mo. Rev. Stat. § 264.031
Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Every person appointed by the director as an apiary inspector shall be a practical beekeeper who before his appointment shall furnish the director with satisfactory evidence that he possesses a practical knowledge of beekeeping and is familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of bee diseases or that he is a graduate of an agricultural college with qualifying training in apiculture. The director shall fix reasonable compensation for all employees and contract employees considering the duties performed and the available appropriations.
§ 264.031, RSMo