(1) The department is authorized to deputize a veterinarian when it determines that such veterinarian:

(a) is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Montana without restriction;

(b) has made formal application for deputization upon forms provided by the department;

(c) has been recommended by the state veterinarian and has attended the department deputy state veterinarian training; and

(d) has been accredited by USDA pursuant to 9 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 161; and

(e) follows the current Montana Deputy State Veterinarian Policy and Procedures Handbook.