(a)
(1) The Director of the Department of Health shall promulgate such rules and regulations and appoint such veterinarians and other qualified personnel as are necessary to carry out the purposes or provisions of this subchapter. The rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the rules and regulations under the Federal Meat Inspection Act as now in effect and with subsequent amendments thereof unless they are considered by the director as not to be in accord with the objectives of this subchapter.
(2) Notice of proposed rules and regulations shall be given all establishments licensed under this subchapter. A hearing shall be called by the director at which proponents and opponents of the proposed rules and regulations shall be given the opportunity to present arguments supporting their positions. The time, place, and procedure for the hearing shall be determined by the director. No proposed rules and regulations shall become effective until after the hearing.
(b) The director may cooperate with the federal government in carrying out the provisions of this subchapter and the Federal Meat Inspection Act.