Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 290. Weights, Measures and Standards § 290.156

Sec. 6. When it is deemed necessary by the person making inspection to procure a sample or samples of potatoes, the person in charge of the place where inspection is made must permit the same to be obtained upon being tendered the commercial value of the stock being procured. In the event the person in charge cannot be located in a reasonable length of time a sample or samples may be taken and the cash value of same tendered at the time of the next inspection.