1. The Commission may, in its discretion, purchase such materials, apparatus and standard measuring instruments for such examination and tests as it deems necessary.
2. The Commission may enter upon any premises occupied by any public utility for the purpose of making the examination and tests provided for in this chapter and set up and use on the premises any necessary apparatus and appliances and occupy reasonable space therefor.
3. Any public utility refusing to allow the examination to be made as herein provided is subject to the penalties prescribed in NRS 703.380.