Access to records of persons carrying, receiving or storing in commerce; use as evidence limited; exemption for carriers. (1) For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of ORS 453.005 to 453.135 and 453.990 (2), carriers engaged in commerce, and persons receiving hazardous substances in commerce or holding such hazardous substances so received shall, upon request, permit the Director of the Oregon Health Authority or a designated representative at reasonable times, to have access to and to copy all records showing the movement in commerce of any such hazardous substances, or the holding thereof during or after such movement, and the quantity, shipper, and consignee thereof. Such request must be accompanied by a statement in writing specifying the nature or kind of such hazardous substance to which such request relates

(2) Evidence obtained under this section shall not be used in a criminal prosecution of the person from whom obtained.

(3) Carriers shall not be subject to the other provisions of ORS 453.005 to 453.135 and 453.990 (2) by reason of their receipt, carriage, holding or delivery of hazardous substances in the usual course of business as carriers. [1971 c.409 §12; 2009 c.595 §887]