powers and duties; rulemaking.

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A. The department shall:

(1)     establish an in-shell pecan licensing and inspection program directed at buyers of in-shell pecans;

and (2)     adopt rules to carry out the provisions of the Pecan Buyers Licensure Act;

(3)     collect a reasonable annual licensure fee, established in rule, but not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500).

B. The department or a peace officer may inspect buying locations and documents related to the buying and selling of in-shell pecans to determine compliance with the Pecan Buyers Licensure Act or adopted rules.