The division also licenses aquacultural operations within the state. The Structural Pest Control Division of the Department of Agriculture protects public health and safety by regulating the pest control industry and the pesticide products used. The division licenses commercial operators and administers law governing the industry. Pest control treatments are inspected to prevent deception, fraud and unfair trade practices and to assure high quality workmanship. Veterinary Division Veterinary and animal inspection services fall under the jurisdiction of this division of the Department of Agriculture.
Veterinarians monitor diseases and administer animal health programs.
Division inspectors regularly visit processing and slaughtering facilities in the state to assure cleanliness of the operation and wholesomeness of the finished product. The division also administers the Animal Welfare Act. The Food Distribution Division of the Department of Agriculture requisitions, stores and distributes U.S. Department of Agriculture donated foods. The division distributes these products to primary and secondary schools, private schools, charitable institutions and needy households. The North Carolina State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors reviews applications, administers examinations, and regulates the practices of registrants throughout the State.