SEC. 541. [21 USC §360rr] Federal-State Cooperation

 1 The Secretary is authorized (1) to accept from State and local authorities engaged in activities related to health or safety or consumer protection, on a reimbursable basis or otherwise, any assistance in the administration and enforcement of this subchapter which he may request and which they may be able and willing to provide and, if so agreed, may pay in advance or otherwise for the reasonable cost of such assistance, and (2) he may, for the purpose of conducting examinations, investigations, and inspections, commission any officer or employee of any such authority as an officer of the Department.

 

Footnote

 

 1. Section 540 was repealed by section 601(a)(2)(A) of Public Law 105–362 (112 Stat. 3285).