Alabama § 20-1-3 - Right of Entry by Commissioner and Agents; Authority to Take Samples, Investigate Records, Etc.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 20-1-3 — Right of Entry by Commissioner and Agents; Authority to Take Samples, Investigate Records, Etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-1-3. Right of Entry by Commissioner and Agents; Authority to Take Samples, Investigate Records, Etc.
The Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries and officers and employees under his supervision or direction shall have authority to enter and inspect any premises or vehicle where any food, drug, or cosmetic regulated by this chapter is manufactured, harvested, processed, compounded, refined, packed, packaged, stored, sold, or transported, and all equipment, containers, and materials therein, to collect samples for analysis and to conduct examinations and investigations of records of production, purchases, and sales for the purpose of enforcement of this chapter.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 20-1-3
What does Code of Alabama § 20-1-3 cover?
Section 20-1-3 ("Right of Entry by Commissioner and Agents; Authority to Take Samples, Investigate Records, Etc.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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