(1) A representative of the department shall have access, at reasonable hours, to enter onto any covered farm or any farm that is eligible for an exemption in accordance with 21 C.F.R. pt. 112, KRS 260.765 to 260.772, or any administrative regulation adopted pursuant to KRS 260.769 for the purpose of:
(a) Inspecting the farm;
(b) Securing samples or specimens; or (c) Making copies of documents.
(2) The department shall make or cause to be made examinations of samples or specimens secured pursuant to this section to determine whether any provision of KRS 260.765 to 260.772 is being violated.
(3) No person shall impede, obstruct, hinder, or otherwise prevent or attempt to prevent a representative of the department or any other person in the performance of his or her duty in connection with KRS 260.765 to 260.772 or any administrative regulation adopted pursuant to KRS 260.769.