§ 143B-245.15.  Compliance.

(a) Unannounced Inspection. - Each retailer, distributor, and wholesaler that sells or distributes consumable products or vapor products in this State is subject to investigation and unannounced inspections by the ALE Division for purposes of enforcing this Part. Any person who observes a violation described in G.S. 143B-245.13 may alert the ALE Division of the violation, and the ALE Division may investigate the alleged violation.

(b) Reporting of Violations. - The ALE Division shall report to the Secretary any violation of this Chapter for which civil penalties are authorized and regardless of whether criminal charges have been filed. The Secretary shall maintain a database of documented violations and make the results available to the public on request.

(c) Seizure and Destruction of Noncompliant Products. - Any products identified for sale that are not on the registry in compliance with the provisions of this Chapter may be subject to seizure, forfeiture, and destruction by the ALE Division in accordance with G.S. 14-313(h)(1)c.  (2024-31, s. 2(b); 2026-31, s. 9(c).)