§ 25-5-509 — Examinations - investigations

(1) For the purposes of
enforcement of this part 5, officers or employees duly designated by the executive
director, upon presenting appropriate credentials to the owner, operator, or agent
in charge, are authorized to enter, at reasonable times, any factory, warehouse, or
establishment in which hazardous substances are manufactured, processed,
packed, or held for introduction into commerce or are held after such introduction
or to enter any vehicle being used to transport or hold such hazardous substances
in commerce; to inspect, at reasonable times, and within reasonable limits and in a
reasonable manner, such factory, warehouse, establishment, or vehicle and all
pertinent equipment, finished and unfinished materials, and labeling therein; and to
obtain samples of such materials, or packages thereof, and of such labeling.

(2) If the officer or employee obtains any sample prior to leaving the
premises, he shall pay or offer to pay the owner, operator, or agent in charge for
such sample and give a receipt describing the sample obtained. If analysis is made
of such sample, a copy of the results of such analysis shall be furnished promptly to
the owner, operator, or agent in charge.

Legislative History

Source: L. 73: R&RE, p. 705, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 66-21-9.