§ 750-C — Powers of the secretary of state

§ 750-c. Powers of the secretary of state. The secretary of state\nshall inspect periodically all licensed pet cemeteries and pet\ncrematoriums. The cost of such inspection shall not be charged to the\npet cemeteries or crematoriums. In addition to the powers and duties\nelsewhere prescribed in this article, the secretary of state shall have\npower:\n 1. To appoint an adequate number of assistants, inspectors and other\nemployees as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this\narticle, to prescribe their duties, and to fix their compensation within\nthe amount appropriated therefor.\n 2. To investigate applicants for licenses under this article.\n 3. To keep records of all licenses issued, suspended or revoked.\n 4. To conduct a physical inspection of all grounds and buildings of\nany pet cemetery or pet crematorium periodically or upon receiving a\ncomplaint.\n 5. To conduct a financial audit of all business records, trust fund\nrecords and pet disposal forms for any pet cemetery or pet crematorium.\n 6. To issue a subpoena for persons or records deemed appropriate to an\ninvestigation or any other action taken pursuant to this article.\n