4:10-39. Enforcement of act by secretary; powers

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The secretary is charged with the enforcement of this act and for that purpose the secretary or his authorized agents shall have power:

(a)To enter and inspect all premises and places within the State where potatoes are produced, packed or stored for sale, shipped, delivered for shipment, offered or exposed for sale, or sold, and to inspect such places and all potatoes, potato containers and equipment found in any such places.

(b)To issue and enforce a written "stop sale, use, or removal" order to the owner or custodian of any packages of potatoes found improperly marked in violation of any provisions of this act, or rule or regulation adopted hereunder. Such order may require that the packages be held at a designated place until such packages of potatoes have been properly marked under this act, or rule or regulation adopted hereunder, and released by the secretary or his authorized agent.

L.1963, c. 116, s. 6. Amended by L.1974, c. 164, s. 2.