§ 23-24-11. Examinations and investigations.
(a) The consumer protection unit is authorized to conduct examinations, inspections, and
investigations for the purposes of this chapter through its officers and employees
or through any health officer or employee of the state duly commissioned by the consumer
protection unit as an officer of the consumer protection unit.
(b) For purposes of enforcement of this chapter, officers or employees duly designated
by the consumer protection unit, upon presenting appropriate credentials and a written
notice to the owner, operator, or agent in charge, are authorized:
(1) To enter, at reasonable times, any factory, warehouse, or establishment in which the
hazardous substances are manufactured, processed, packed, or held for introduction
into intrastate commerce or are held after that introduction or to enter any vehicle
being used to transport or hold the hazardous substances in intrastate commerce;
(2) To inspect, at reasonable times and within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner,
the factory, warehouse, establishment, or vehicle, and all pertinent equipment, finished
and unfinished materials, and labeling; and
(3)(i) To obtain samples of the materials or packages, or of the labeling.
(ii) A separate notice shall be given for each inspection, but a notice shall not be required
for each entry made during the period covered by the inspection. Each inspection shall
be commenced and completed with reasonable promptness.
(c) If the officer or employee obtains any sample, prior to leaving the premises, he or
she shall give to the owner, operator, or agent in charge a receipt describing the
samples obtained. If an analysis is made of that sample, a copy of the results of
the analysis shall be furnished promptly to the owner, operator, or agent in charge.