[§150A-16.4]  Biosecurity compliance auditor; powers.  [Section effective January 1, 2028.]  (a)  Subject to the terms of the compliance agreement, a certified biosecurity compliance auditor may certify items located in a transitional facility as free of diseases, infections, infestations, and other items that the department deems relevant.

     (b)  Unless authorized by the department, a certified biosecurity compliance auditor shall not certify any items located outside a transitional facility where the certified biosecurity compliance auditor is authorized to conduct inspections to ensure compliance. [L 2025, c 236, pt of §26]