Section 1617 Of Article 6. Enforcement From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 6.
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. (a) The department shall administer this chapter.
(b) In order to carry out this chapter, any duly authorized
representative of the department may do any of the following:
(1) Enter or inspect on an announced or unannounced basis any
building, premise, equipment, materials, records, or information at
any reasonable time to secure compliance with, or prevent a violation
of, this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
(2) Inspect, photograph, or copy any records, reports, test
results, test specimens, or other information related to the
requirements of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant
thereto.
(3) Secure any sample, photograph, or other evidence from any
building or premise for the purpose of enforcing this chapter or the
regulations adopted pursuant thereto.