§2-2-14. Authority to enter - Proper actions - Warrants.

2 OK Stat § 2-2-14 (2019) (N/A)
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A. The State Board of Agriculture or its authorized agents shall have the authority to enter any premises or mode of transportation during reasonable hours for the purpose of implementing the Oklahoma Agricultural Code or rules promulgated pursuant thereto.

B. The Board or its authorized agents shall have the authority to carry out all necessary and proper actions to determine compliance with the Oklahoma Agricultural Code including, but not limited to, conducting investigations, opening any bundle, package, or container of agricultural products, examining and making photocopies of records or documents, examining devices, and collecting and submitting samples for analysis.

C. If any person refuses, denies or interferes with any right of access, the Board shall have the right to apply to and obtain from a district court an administrative or other warrant as necessary to enforce the right of access and inspection.

Added by Laws 1965, c. 236, § 2, emerg. eff. June 17, 1965. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 243, § 17, emerg. eff. May 24, 2000.