The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to inspections of regulated persons by requiring agencies to provide a written notice of opportunity to correct alleged deficiencies identified during inspections. Specifically, it mandates that agencies must allow regulated persons to correct deficiencies unless they document that the deficiencies are intentional, part of a pattern, not correctable in a reasonable time, or pose a significant risk to public health or safety. The bill also clarifies that an agency can only take enforcement action if the regulated person fails to correct the deficiencies within a reasonable timeframe, unless otherwise required by law.

Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of "inspection" to encompass any agency action aimed at determining compliance with regulatory requirements, including audits and investigations. It introduces the term "notice of violation," which outlines specific conditions under which deficiencies are considered serious enough to warrant immediate action. The bill also stipulates that agencies must produce an inspection report and notify regulated persons of their compliance status within 30 days of receiving notification of corrections. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the procedural fairness for regulated persons during inspections while maintaining the agencies' ability to enforce compliance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1009
House Engrossed Version: 41-1009