(a) The Department, the DEA, DPS, and local law enforcement agencies, along with their representatives and employees, shall be provided with complete and unrestricted access to all hemp plants, whether growing or harvested, and all facilities used for the production and storage of all hemp in all locations where hemp is produced or handled.     
      (b) The Department or its representative shall conduct random inspections of license holders to verify the production and handling of hemp complies with applicable state and federal law.     
      (c) During a scheduled sample collection, the producer or an authorized representative of the producer shall be present at each lot undergoing sampling and testing.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §24.20 adopted to be effective March 11, 2020, 45 TexReg 1655