Section 22-506 - Right of entry, inspection, and samples.
§ 22-506. Right of entry, inspection, and samples.
(a) Entry for purpose of inspection.- To enforce this subtitle, the Secretary or a representative of the Secretary at any reasonable time may:
(1) Enter and inspect any factory, warehouse, or establishment in which the Secretary believes hazardous material is manufactured, processed, packaged, or stored; and
(2) Enter and inspect any vehicle that is used to transport or hold hazardous materials in commerce.
(b) Scope of inspection.- As part of any inspection under subsection (a) of this section, the Secretary may inspect any pertinent equipment, labeling, or finished or unfinished substance or toy.
(c) Conditions for entry.- Before entering to make an inspection under this section, the Secretary or representative of the Secretary shall present appropriate credentials to the owner, operator, or agent in charge.
(d) Samples.-
(1) During an entry and inspection under this section, the Secretary or representative of the Secretary may obtain a sample of any substance, toy, package, or labeling.
(2) When obtaining a sample under this subsection, the Secretary or representative of the Secretary shall:
(i) Pay or offer to pay for the sample; and
(ii) Give the owner, operator, or agent in charge a receipt that describes the sample obtained.
[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 812; 1982, ch. 240, § 2; 1988, ch. 277, § 1.]