Okla. Stat. tit. 2, § 2-14-83: Time of operation - Fees - Use of other laboratories

A. The State Department of Agriculture shall determine the days

and hours of the operation of the State Department of Agriculture

laboratory. The laboratory shall conduct qualitative and

quantitative analyses of pesticidal residues and other chemical

determinations of agricultural products contained in samples

submitted, by any person, agency, group, or other organization.

B. The State Board of Agriculture shall promulgate a schedule

of fees for work performed by the laboratory. The fees shall be

calculated to help defray the costs of operating the laboratory

including, but not limited to: salaries, chemicals, materials,

equipment, and repairs to and replacement of materials, equipment,

and buildings. Fees paid by state offices and agencies utilizing

the services of the laboratory shall be paid from their general

appropriations.

C. The Department is authorized to have a test or determination

made in a qualified laboratory other than the Department laboratory.

Any determination or test made by another qualified laboratory shall

be considered official for that particular sample.