19. a. The commissioner shall establish a means of addressing consumer complaints and a public education program to assure the widespread dissemination of information concerning the purpose of this act.

b. The department shall have the right to enter, at any time during normal business hours and upon presentation of appropriate credentials, any retail establishment at which consumer mercuric oxide batteries, nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries or sealed lead rechargeable batteries are sold or offered for promotional purposes in order to determine compliance with the provisions of this act.

L.1991,c.521,s.19.