Records; inspection

Each operator shall keep such separate books or records of his or her business in such reasonable form as the Commissioner may from time to time require by regulation and shall safely preserve the same for three years in such manner as to ensure permanency and accessibility for inspection by the Commissioner and his or her authorized representatives.
Such records shall be open for inspection by the Commissioner or his or her authorized representative at all reasonable times, and the Commissioner or his or her authorized representative may enter in or upon any premises where sleeping accommodations are rented or taxable meals are sold for the purpose of determining whether the provisions of this chapter are being obeyed and may examine the books, papers, records, and premises of any operator for the purpose of determining whether the taxes imposed by this chapter have been fully paid. (