[§171-36.7] Inspection of demised premises. (a) The department may conduct inspections of all public land subject to a lease or license under this chapter only. The inspection is to ensure that:
(b) Inspection of structures or buildings pursuant to this section may be conducted by a disinterested third-party inspector contracted by the department; provided that any land agent of the department and any party to the lease or license may be present during the inspection and may observe the inspection. All costs of the inspection of structures or buildings shall be paid by the lessee or licensee. Inspectors shall submit a report of their findings and recommendations to the department no later than fifteen days after the inspection has been completed. The department may use the inspector's report as a basis for taking any corrective action in regard to a structure or building that is allowable under this chapter. Any action taken by the department pursuant to the inspector's report shall be carried out in conformity with the requirements of this chapter. The lessee or licensee shall be responsible for the cost of and for carrying out any corrective action required under this section.
(c) It shall be a violation of the applicable lease or license for any lessee or licensee to:
provided that the board may impose any penalty allowable for violation of this chapter, including termination of the lease or license; assessment of administrative penalties; and imposition of fines.
(d) This section shall be incorporated by operation of law as a provision of all leases or licenses entered into by the board after July 1, 2024. [L 2024, c 220, §2]