§286-203  Enforcement.  For purposes of
the enforcement of this part, the director of transportation shall have such
powers of enforcement as may be necessary to implement this part.  The director
may delegate the enforcement of this part to county executive officers.  For
the purpose of the safety, welfare and health of the general public, and the
safe transportation of hazardous materials and waste on any public highway, and
the enforcement of this part and of all rules adopted pursuant to this part, the
director, persons appointed by the director, and the county executive officers
to whom powers of enforcement are delegated, may (1) inspect lands, buildings,
freight and equipment of motor carriers, (2) stop and inspect freight and
equipment of motor carriers and the military on any public highway, and (3)
inspect shipping papers and hazardous waste manifests of motor carriers and
persons subject to this part.  Every state and county officer charged with
enforcement of laws and ordinances shall assist in the enforcement of this part
and of all rules adopted pursuant to this part and issue citations for
violations as appropriate. [L Sp 1977 1st, c 20, pt of §1; gen ch 1985; am L
1986, c 299, §1]



 



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  Transportation of hazardous materials, see §§286-221 to 227.