3-216

3-216. Enforcement powers of deputy, inspector or agent; cooperation

A. When any power or authority is given by any provision of this article to the director, it may be exercised by any deputy, inspector or agent duly authorized by the director.

B. Any person in whom the enforcement of any provision of this article is vested has the power of a peace officer as to such enforcement.

C. By interagency agreement, the department of agriculture and the motor vehicle division of the department of transportation shall cooperate at the ports of entry to carry out the provisions of this article.