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

(a) is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Montana;

(b) is a current USDA accredited category I or category II veterinarian pursuant to 9 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 161;

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

(d) has been recommended by the state veterinarian; and

(e) has attended the department deputy state veterinarian training.