(a) A duly authorized representative of the commission may enter the premises of any entity regulated by the commission at any time during normal working hours and in such manner as to minimize interference with the operations of the entity to determine whether or not the entity is in compliance with the Code and the rules of the commission.
(b) No person shall refuse to permit, or interfere with an inspection authorized by the Code or commission rules.
(c) Interference with, or refusal to permit an inspection under the Code or commission rules is grounds for discipline.
(d) The commission's right of access will be enforced through either administrative or judicial procedures as is necessary or required.

Source Note: The provisions of this §445.3 adopted to be effective November 1, 1998, 23 TexReg 10905