(a) An environmental officer under this subchapter may perform one (1) or more of the following duties to ensure compliance with and enforcement of this subchapter:
(1) Enter public or private property within the state to inspect suspected illegal dump sites, littering, or related complaints;
(2) Enter public or private property to collect evidence of illegal dumping of solid waste and littering and present the evidence to the prosecuting attorney or a court of competent jurisdiction where the offense was committed; and
(3) Perform all other duties specified in this subchapter necessary for the administration and enforcement of this subchapter.
(b) An environmental officer shall not have the power of arrest.