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title: O.C.G.A. § 12-12-12. Investigation rights of director; contractor to make records available.
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# O.C.G.A. § 12-12-12. Investigation rights of director; contractor to make records available.

The director or his or her authorized employees, upon a presentation of his or her credentials, shall have a right to enter the premises of persons subject to this chapter or premises where a violation of this chapter is reasonably believed to be occurring or about to occur; to investigate, sample, and inspect for compliance with the requirements imposed under this chapter; or to determine whether such a violation or threatened violation exists. A contractor shall make available to the director or his or her authorized representative such records, data, and other information as may be required by this chapter or rules and regulations issued pursuant to this chapter.

## History

Code 1981, § 12-12-12, enacted by Ga. L. 1986, p. 1157, § 1; Ga. L. 1996, p. 238, § 1.

## Cross References

Cooperation between Georgia and other states generally, T. 28, C. 6.