The department may take the following actions to verify produce farm compliance with the produce safety rule.

1. (1) Maintain a database of produce farms that are covered by the produce safety rule, exempt from the rule, or eligible for a qualified exemption;

2. (2) In compliance with law and at reasonable times, enter produce farms solely for the purpose of this chapter to:

   1. (a) Sample and test water for microbial water quality criteria;
   2. (b) Inspect and sample biological soil amendments, storage areas, and fields for compliance with microbial criteria;
   3. (c) Inspect application of biological soil amendments to evaluate contact or potential contact with produce;
   4. (d) Inspect for the presence and management of domesticated and wild animals; and
   5. (e) Inspect equipment, tools, and buildings for adequate sanitation; and
3. (3) Require and receive records and data submitted by produce farms to verify compliance with the produce safety rule.

[ 2018 c 106 s 6.]