Inspections and examinations of warehouses
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
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(a) Warehouse operators must permit any agent of the Department to enter and inspect or examine, on any business day during the usual hours of business, any licensed warehouse, the offices of the warehouse operator, the books, records, papers, and accounts.
(b) Routine and special inspections and examinations will be unannounced.
(c) Warehouse operators must provide safe access to all storage facilities.
(d) Warehouse operators must inform any agent of the Department, upon arrival, of any hazard.
(e) Agents of the Department must accomplish inspections and examinations of warehouses in a manner that is efficient and cost-effective without jeopardizing any inspection and examination integrity.
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