| (a) The department or the department's representative
or designee may inspect or investigate the business practices of any
persons involved with mold-related activity for compliance with this
chapter.
(b) The department or the department's representative
or designee, upon presenting identification, shall have the right
to enter any area or environment, including but not limited to any
containment area, building, construction site, storage or office area,
or vehicle to review records, to question any person, or to locate,
identify, or assess areas of mold growth for the purpose of inspection
and investigation for compliance with this chapter.
(c) The department or its representative or designee
conducting official duties is not required to notify in advance or
seek permission to conduct inspections or investigations.
(1) It is a violation for any person to interfere with,
deny, or delay an inspection or investigation conducted by the department
or its representative or designee.
(2) The department or its representative or designee
shall not be impeded or refused entry in the course of official duties
by reason of any regulatory or contractual specification.
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