(a) The commissioner of labor and workforce development shall not designate any person of a rank below division administrator to:
(1) Determine to institute an action under § 50-3-401;
(2) Seek judicial review under § 50-3-806;
(3) Recommend to a district attorney general the institution of a criminal proceeding under § 50-3-409 or part 5 of this chapter; or
(4) Permit the giving of advance notice of an inspection under §§ 50-3-301 — 50-3-306.
(b) The commissioner shall not designate any person of a rank below division director to assess penalties under §§ 50-3-402 — 50-3-408.