Texas § OC.1956.035 - INSPECTION OF RECORDS
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§ OC.1956.035. INSPECTION OF RECORDS
INSPECTION OF RECORDS. (a) On request, a metal recycling entity shall permit a peace officer of this state, a representative of the department, or a representative of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision that issues a license or permit under Section 1956.003 (b) to inspect, during the entity's usual business hours: (1) a record required by Section 1956.0321 or 1956.033 ; (2) a digital photograph or video recording required by Section 1956.0331 ; (3) regulated material in the entity's possession; or (4) an application for a cash transaction card submitted to the entity. (b) The person seeking to inspect a record or material shall: (1) inform the entity of the officer's status as a peace officer; or (2) if the person is a representative of the department or a representative of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision, inform the entity of the person's status and display to the entity an identification document or other appropriate documentation establishing the person's status as a representative of the department or of the appropriate county, municipality, or political subdivision. Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1316 (S.B. 1154 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007. Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1234 (S.B. 694 ), Sec. 12, eff. September 1, 2011. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1065 (H.B. 2187 ), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2015. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1040 (H.B. 4110 ), Sec. 5, eff. September 1, 2021.
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