Sec. 28. (a) The department and its authorized inspectors and agents:

(1) shall enforce this chapter and ensure that all violators are prosecuted; and

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 22-2-18.1-28

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • department: refers to the department of labor created by IC 22-1-1-1. See Indiana Code 22-2-18.1-4
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(2) may visit and inspect, at all reasonable hours and when as practicable and necessary, all establishments affected by this chapter.

     (b) It is unlawful for any person to interfere with, obstruct, or hinder any inspector or agent of the department while the inspector or agent performs official duties or to refuse to properly answer questions asked by an inspector or agent of the department.

     (c) When requested in writing by the department, the attorney general shall assist the prosecuting attorney in the prosecution of persons charged with a violation of this chapter.

As added by P.L.147-2020, SEC.16.