(1) The division shall enforce this article and for such purposes shall:
Issue permits to applicants found by the division, after inspection and investigation,to be qualified for such permit under this article and the rules of the division;
Deny, suspend, or revoke permits upon a finding of noncompliance or violation ofthis article or of the applicable rules;
Hold hearings upon the application of any person aggrieved by any order of the division with respect to the denial, suspension, or revocation of any permit;
Inspect, during normal business hours, any building, structure, or premises subject tothis article, and, upon the discovery of any violation of this article or the applicable rules, issue such orders as are necessary for the safety of workers and the public, and, in the case of imminent hazard, apply for an injunction in the appropriate district court.
(2) The division may inspect blast sites or request a blast demonstration in a controlled environment pursuant to rules promulgated by the director of the division.
Source: L. 70: p. 186, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 53-7-4. L. 86: (1)(a) amended, p. 497, § 110, effective July 1. L. 2008: Entire section amended, p. 986, § 4, effective May 21.