Section 15-0305. Access to property for inspection or investigation  


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  • The  department  or  its duly appointed agents shall have the right to
      enter at all times in or upon any property, public or private,  for  the
      purpose  of  inspecting  or investigating conditions relating to matters
      within the jurisdiction of the department pursuant to  article  15.  The
      department  shall be liable only for actual damage done by reason of any
      such entry, inspection, or investigation. The amount of such damages may
      be agreed upon between the department and the owner and occupant of  the
      damaged  property,  or  if  they cannot agree the amount of such damages
      shall be ascertained and determined by proper court action.