(a) The department may provide a pretreatment inspection service to consumers. A pretreatment inspection is limited to a determination of whether there is an infestation of pests on the premises inspected.
(b) On the request of a consumer, the department may make available an inspector employed by the department to inspect the premises of the consumer if the consumer has obtained, from at least two pest control companies:
(1) a determination that there is an infestation of pests on the premises; and
(2) an estimate of the cost of the treatment.
(c) The department shall charge a fee for a pretreatment inspection in an amount sufficient to pay the cost of providing the service.
(d) The department is not liable for any damages that may arise as a result of an inspection made under this section that is subsequently found to be incorrect.