§ 53-7-505. Authority to have reasonable access to inspect facilities and records.

(1) The state fire marshal, a representative of the state fire marshal, or a local fire enforcement official may conduct inspections to ensure compliance with Section 53-7-504. The state fire marshal, a representative of the state fire marshal, or a local fire enforcement official may, regarding facilities within this state used in the business of importing, distributing, selling, or storing of lighters:

(a) have access during reasonable business hours;

(b) inspect the facilities and any lighters located at the facilities; and

(c) inspect all business records pertaining to lighter import, distribution, sale, or storage.

(2) A person engaged in this state in the business of importing, distributing, selling, or storing lighters shall grant the state fire marshal, a representative of the state fire marshal, or a local fire enforcement official reasonable access for conducting inspections under Subsection (1).

Enacted by Chapter 376, 2010 General Session