Sec. 14. (a) In counties having a county agricultural extension educator, the county agricultural extension educator shall be an ex officio deputy state entomologist for the county and shall:
(1) carry out the instructions of the state entomologist; and
(2) under the direction of the state entomologist, cooperate with a local horticultural association or society in efforts to prevent, locate, check, or eradicate injurious insects or fruit diseases.
(b) A county agricultural extension educator may not receive additional compensation for performing the duties of the deputy state entomologist.