Arkansas Code Title 8. Environmental Law § 8-7-1013. Investigating complaints

(a) Complaints received orally or in writing from public employees, their designated representatives, or public employers related to alleged violations of this subchapter shall be investigated in a timely manner by the Director of the Division of Labor.

(b) Officers or duly designated representatives of the director shall have the right of entry into any workplace or work area of a public employer during normal business hours to inspect and investigate complaints within reasonable limits and in a reasonable manner.

(c) The director shall have the same powers, duties, and authority to administer and enforce the provisions of this subchapter as are contained in §§ 11-2-108, 11-2-115, 11-2-116, and 11-2-118. Provided, however, that if there is a conflict between the provisions of this subchapter and the provisions of §§ 11-2-108, 11-2-115, 11-2-116, and 11-2-118, the provisions of this subchapter shall prevail.