23.1-04-12. Inspections - Right of entry

23.1-04-12. Inspections - Right of entry To develop or enforce any rule authorized by this chapter or enforce a requirement of this chapter, any duly authorized representative or employee of the department may, upon presentation of appropriate credentials, at any reasonable time: 1. Enter any place, facility, or site at which wastes or substances that the department has reason to believe may be hazardous or regulated are, may be, or may have been generated, stored, transported, treated, disposed of, or otherwise handled. 2. Inspect and obtain samples of any waste or substance that the department has reason to believe may be hazardous or regulated, including samples from any vehicles in which wastes are being transported as well as samples of any containers or labels. 3. Inspect and copy any records, reports, information, or test results relating to the purposes of this chapter.