[§128D-2.5]  Toxicologists.  The
department may establish permanent exempt positions known as toxicologists for
the purpose of assessing human health risk.  The positions shall be appointed
by the director without regard to chapter 76.  The funds for these positions
shall come from the environmental response revolving fund established in
section 128D-2. [L 1997, c 146, §2; am L 2000, c 253, §150]