1.  The Administrator shall establish:

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(a) Within the Division a Section for:

(1) Enforcement; and

(2) Safety and Health Consultation, Education, Information and Training.

(b) Such duties, in addition to the duties described in subsections 2 and 3, as the Administrator deems necessary for the Sections established pursuant to paragraph (a).

2.  If authorized by the Secretary of Labor, the Section for Enforcement shall develop a program for small employers to eliminate or abate hazards to the safety and health of employees. Except as otherwise provided by federal law, if a small employer complies with the program for small employers, the Section for Enforcement may reduce any penalty, fine or interest imposed pursuant to this chapter.

3.  The Section for Safety and Health Consultation, Education, Information and Training shall establish:

(a) A toll-free telephone number within this State to provide advice to a small employer who seeks assistance in complying with the requirements of this chapter; and

(b) A program designed to assist a small employer in complying with the requirements of this chapter, including, as appropriate, the preparation and dissemination of pamphlets describing the requirements of this chapter.