(A) Duration. Every person and industry shall retain and make available to the Director for inspection and copying, all records and information required to be retained under this chapter, or order issued hereunder. The person or industry shall retain these records for a period of no less than five years after an initial request by the Director. This retention period shall be automatically extended for the duration of any litigation concerning compliance with this chapter, or where the industry or person has been specifically notified of a longer retention period by the Director.
(B) Fraud and false statements. Reports and other documents required to be submitted or maintained under this chapter, or order issued hereunder, shall be subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 1001, regarding fraud or false statements and the provisions of § 309c(4) of the Act, as amended, governing false statements, representations, or certification.
(Ord. 2007-25, passed 11-19-07)