§ 13-25-4-6 — Entry for inspection by agent; reasonable promptness; samples

(a) For the purpose of assisting in determining
the need for corrective action under IC 13-22-13 or removal or
remedial action in connection with a hazardous substance under this
chapter, an officer, an employee, or a designated agent of the
department may:
(1) enter at reasonable times any establishment or other place:
(A) where hazardous substances are or have been generated,
stored, treated, or disposed of; or
(B) from which hazardous substances have been transported;
and
(2) inspect and obtain samples of:
(A) any hazardous substance;
(B) containers or labeling for hazardous substances; or
(C) soil, surface water, ground water, or other environmental
media.
(b) Each inspection under subsection (a)(2) must be commenced
and completed with reasonable promptness. If the officer, the
employee, or the representative of the department conducting the
inspection obtains any samples, before leaving the premises the officer,
the employee, or the representative shall give to the owner, the
operator, or the person in charge of the premises:
(1) a receipt describing the sample obtained; and
(2) if requested, a portion or a duplicate of each sample equal in
volume of weight to the portion retained.
(c) If an analysis is made of samples obtained in an inspection under
subsection (a)(2), a copy of the results of the analysis shall be furnished
promptly to the owner, the operator, or the person in charge of the
premises inspected.
[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-8.7-7(b),
(c).]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.15.