Section 25511 Of Article 1. Business And Area Plans From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 6.95. >> Article 1.
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. (a) In order to carry out the purposes of this article and
Article 2 (commencing with Section 25531), an employee or authorized
representative of a unified program agency has the authority
specified in Section 25185, with respect to the premises of a
handler, and in Section 25185.5, with respect to real property that
is within 2,000 feet of the premises of a handler, except that this
authority shall include conducting inspections concerning hazardous
material, in addition to hazardous waste.
(b) In addition to the requirements of Section 25537, the unified
program agency shall conduct inspections of every business subject to
this article at least once every three years to determine if the
business is in compliance with this article. The unified program
agency shall give priority, when conducting these inspections, to
inspecting facilities that are required to prepare a risk management
plan pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 25531). In
establishing a schedule for conducting inspections pursuant to this
section, the unified program agency may adopt and use an index of the
volatility, toxicity, and quantity of regulated substances and
hazardous materials. A unified program agency shall attempt to
schedule the inspections conducted pursuant to this section and
Section 25537, when applicable, during the same time period.
(c) Pursuant to a written agreement, the unified program agency
may designate the county agricultural commissioner to conduct the
inspection of agricultural handlers for purposes of Section 25507.1.
The agreement shall address the inspection, reporting, training,
enforcement, and cost recovery requirements to conduct the inspection
of agricultural handlers. If designated, the agricultural
commissioner shall schedule and conduct inspections in accordance
with this section.