RSA 430:55 · Administrative Authority; Inspection; Rulemaking

430:55 Administrative Authority; Inspection; Rulemaking. –
I. The commissioner of agriculture, markets, and food shall adopt rules, in accordance with RSA 541-A, for carrying out provisions of this subdivision. For the purpose of inspecting for, or eradicating prohibited species, the commissioner shall, in person or by deputy or agent, have access to:
(a) Land, places, buildings, or vehicles of a licensed or certified plant dealer or nursery, at all reasonable hours.
(b) Land not posted pursuant to RSA 635:4 at any time, but unposted land shall not include buildings, vehicles, or areas considered to be curtilage.
(c) Land posted pursuant to RSA 635:4, places, buildings, or vehicles at such time and under such conditions as the owner may consent to.
(d) Land posted pursuant to RSA 635:4, places, buildings, or vehicles upon obtaining a search warrant pursuant to RSA 595-A, if the owner does not consent.
II. The commissioner shall have general authority to administer and enforce the provisions of this subdivision and the rules adopted under this subdivision, and to prosecute violations thereof.
Source. 2000, 88:1, eff. Apr. 27, 2000. 2002, 131:1, eff. July 8, 2002.