2. The Board of Chosen Freeholders of a county may designate any county mosquito commission or other agency or any combination thereof to provide surveillance, education, training and recommendations on integrated pest management for the management of Lyme disease or other tick-borne disease vectors.

In the event of a public health necessity, the designated commission or agency may conduct other tick management activities in accordance with tick management protocols established by the Department of Health and Senior Services.

L.1997,c.52,s.2.