(1) The Arkansas Racing Commission shall at all times have access to any portion of the space or enclosure where a race meet is held, including the space or enclosure where the pari-mutuel or certificate system of wagering is conducted or supervised at any racing meet, for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not the franchise holder is retaining only the commission provided in this chapter.
(2) The commission shall have full and free access to the books, records, machines, and papers pertaining to pari-mutuel or certificate method of wagering, and admission tickets.
(3) The commission may also at any time investigate and ascertain whether or not any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules of the commission are being violated at the race track or enclosure.