With the consent of the owner or occupant or with court consent, any authorized enforcement agent may establish on any property such devices as are necessary to conduct sampling or metering operations. During all inspections, as provided herein, the agent may take any samples deemed necessary to aid in the pursuit of the inquiry or to record the on site activities; provided, that owners or occupants shall be entitled to split samples. (1952 Code § 8-15-04.02)