(1) All persons who are liable for any taxes under any law transferred to the state tax commission by the provisions of Sections 27-5-151 through 27-5-159 shall keep full, complete, adequate and intelligible records, books and accounts in the English language, which books, records and accounts shall truly and correctly show and disclose the amount and extent of the liability of such person for such taxes and all other pertinent and material matters and facts with reference to such person’s liability for such taxes. Such records shall be kept and preserved by such person for a period of three (3) years. The state tax commission shall have the power and authority to require all persons liable for any taxes under any of the laws which the commission is required to administer and enforce pursuant to Sections 27-5-151 through 27-5-159 to produce within this state, at such reasonable time and place as the commission may designate, any and all books, accounts, papers and records within or without this state pertaining to their liability for taxes under any of the laws which the commission is required to enforce pursuant to Sections 27-5-151 through 27-5-159, or for any other purpose relating to the enforcement and administration of such laws. The commission shall also have the power and authority to examine and inspect during the usual business hours of the day all records, books, papers and accounts of any person pertaining to the tax liability of such person under any of the laws which the commission is required to enforce pursuant to Sections 27-5-151 through 27-5-159 and for any other purpose in connection with such laws.

(2) The term “person” as used in this section shall mean any individual, partnership, corporation, firm or other legal entity.