§ 678. Commissioner's powers of investigation. The commissioner or
his authorized representative shall have power: (a) to investigate the
wages of persons employed on a farm; (b) to enter the place of business
or employment of any employer for the purpose of (1) examining and
inspecting any and all books, registers, payrolls and other records that
in any way relate to or have a bearing upon the wages paid to, or the
hours worked by any employee, (2) ascertaining whether the provisions of
this article and the regulations promulgated hereunder are being
complied with; and (c) to require from any employer full and correct
statements and reports in writing of the records required by this
article, at such times as the commissioner may deem necessary.