Mo. Rev. Stat. § 264.095: Powers and duties of director — rulemaking, procedure.

1. The director shall, from time to time, make rules for carrying out the provisions and requirements of sections 264.011 to 264.101, including rules under which inspectors and other employees shall:

(1) Inspect apiaries and equipment associated with apiculture;

(2) Investigate, control, eradicate and prevent the dissemination of honey bee diseases and pests; and

(3) Supervise or cause the treatment, control or destruction of honey bees infected with diseases or pests.

2. The director shall also make rules which establish standards and procedures for determining the compensation and the working conditions for all employees and contract employees. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated under the authority of this chapter shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of section 536.024.