§ 696-d. Commissioner's powers of investigation. The commissioner or his or her authorized representative shall have the power to:

1. investigate the compensation of covered airport workers in the state;

2. enter the place of business or employment of any employer for the purpose of (a) examining and inspecting any and all books, registers, payrolls, and other records that in any way relate to or have a bearing upon the compensation provided to, or the hours worked by any employees, and (b) ascertaining whether the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder are being complied with; and

3. require from any employer full and correct statements and reports in writing, at such times as the commissioner may deem necessary, of the compensation provided to and the hours by such employer's employees.