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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Any officer or employee of the Department of Health designated by the Secretary of the Department of Health to conduct examinations, investigations, or inspections under this subchapter relating to depressant or stimulant drugs or to counterfeit drugs may, when so authorized by the secretary:
(1) Carry firearms;
(2) Execute and serve search warrants and arrest warrants;
(3) Execute seizure by process issued pursuant to §§ 20-64-307 and 20-64-308;
(4) Make arrests without warrant for offenses under this subchapter with respect to drugs if the offense is committed in his or her presence; and
(5) Make seizures of drugs or containers or equipment, punches, dies, plates, stone, labeling, or other things, if they are, or he or she has reasonable grounds to believe that they are, subject to seizure and condemnation under §§ 20-64-307 and 20-64-308.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-64-316. Authority of Department of Health employees to investigate, examine, and inspect - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-20-public-health-and-welfare/ar-code-sect-20-64-316/
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