444.777. Entry upon lands and inspection by commission members--warrants to issue.
Entry upon lands and inspection by commission members--warrantsto issue.
444.777. Commission members and authorized representatives of thecommission may at all reasonable times enter upon any lands that have beenor are being surface mined for the purpose of inspection to determinewhether the provisions of sections 444.760 to 444.790 have been compliedwith. No person shall refuse entry or access requested for purposes ofinspection, to any member of the commission or authorized representativewho presents appropriate credentials, nor obstruct or hamper any suchperson in carrying out the inspection. A suitably restricted searchwarrant, describing the place to be searched and showing probable cause inwriting and upon written oath or affirmation by any member of thecommission or authorized representative, shall be issued by any circuitjudge or associate circuit judge in the county where the search is to bemade.
(L. 1990 H.B. 1584, A.L. 2001 H.B. 453)