A. It is hereby made the duty of the State Department of Health, its officers, agents, inspectors and representatives, and of all peace officers within the State, and of all county prosecutors, to enforce all provisions of this chapter, and to cooperate with all agencies charged with the enforcement of the laws of the United States, of this State, and of all other States, relating to counterfeiting of trademarks used in connection with drugs, cosmetics or devices.

B. The commissioner and any officer or employee of the department designated by the commissioner to conduct investigations or engage in other enforcement activities relating to the counterfeiting of drugs, cosmetics or devices shall have the power to execute and serve search warrants and shall have the power of arrest in cases of violation of this chapter, and may, in the discharge of their duties, call in the aid of a constable, sheriff, or other peace officer when deemed necessary.

L.1967, c. 311, s. 3, eff. Feb. 27, 1968.