Section 1315. Enforcement authority.
(a) Right of access.--A duly authorized agent of the commission, department, Department of Environmental Protection or delegated conservation district shall have the authority to enter a normal farming operation at reasonable times to conduct investigations and to take actions necessary to enforce this article or any order, rule or regulation issued under this article.
(b) Duty to grant access.--A person owning or operating a normal farming operation shall grant access to a duly authorized agent of the commission, department, Department of Environmental Protection or a delegated conservation district under subsection (a) and shall not hinder, obstruct, prevent or interfere with the agents in the performance of their duties. Authorized agents shall perform reasonable measures and actions as directed by the operator of a normal farming operation that reasonably and substantially prevent the spread or outbreak of contagious diseases.
(1315 added July 12, 2026, P.L.265, No.21)
Compiler's Note: See section 37(1) of Act 21 of 2026 in the appendix to this act for special provisions relating to effective date.