All authority vested in the Secretary by virtue of the provisions of this chapter may with like force and effect be executed by such employees of the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets as the Secretary may from time to time designate for such purpose. (Amended 1989, No. 256 (Adj. Sess.), § 10(a), eff. Jan. 1, 1991; 2003, No. 42, § 2, eff. May 27, 2003.)