The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to inspections of regulated persons by introducing several key changes. Under the new law, agencies conducting inspections must provide a regulated person with a written notice of their rights and the opportunity to correct any alleged deficiencies identified during the inspection. This requirement is a significant update from the current law, which does not explicitly mandate such an opportunity unless deficiencies are deemed intentional or pose a significant risk. Additionally, the bill specifies that an agency can only take enforcement action if the regulated person fails to correct the deficiencies within a reasonable time frame, unless otherwise required by law.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the definitions of "inspection" and "notice of violation," ensuring that these terms encompass a broader range of agency actions and provide clear criteria for what constitutes a violation. The requirement for agencies to produce an inspection report and notify the regulated person of their compliance status within 30 days of correction notification is also a new insertion. Overall, these updates aim to enhance transparency and fairness in the inspection process while ensuring that regulated persons have a clear path to rectify any issues identified by the agency.

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