Massachusetts S562 allows environmental personnel to enter premises without a warrant to prevent violations.

Massachusetts S562 amends existing law to allow personnel or authorized agents of the Department of Environmental Protection to enter any premises, public or private, at reasonable times to investigate, sample, inspect, or protect public health and safety. This entry is permitted without a warrant, provided that one is sought after a demand by the owner or person in control of the premises. The bill ensures that any court, judge, or justice authorized to issue warrants in criminal cases can issue such warrants upon demand.

Massachusetts S562 allows environmental personnel to enter premises without a warrant to prevent violations.

Massachusetts S562 amends existing law to allow personnel or authorized agents of the Department of Environmental Protection to enter any premises, public or private, at reasonable times to investigate, sample, inspect, or protect public health and safety. This entry is permitted without a warrant, provided that one is sought after a demand by the owner or person in control of the premises. The bill ensures that any court, judge, or justice authorized to issue warrants in criminal cases can issue such warrants upon demand.