Notwithstanding section 2430‑K and in accordance with section 2430‑C, subsection 6‑A, the department, or an agent of the department, may enter the premises of a caregiver retail store or a dispensary to conduct a compliance check of the operation of the store or dispensary by attempting to purchase a nominal amount of cannabis for medical use. The department, or its agent, is not required to identify affiliation with the department. Evidence of a violation of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant to this chapter must be handled pursuant to section 2430‑I.

PL 2023, c. 365, §23 (NEW).