Section 16. Upon petition of the department, the superior court shall have jurisdiction to enter an order permitting the department to enter and inspect, under conditions that the court considers appropriate, a facility operated by a person whom the department has reasonable cause to believe is subject to licensure or approval under this chapter.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title II - Executive and Administrative Officers of the Commonwealth
Chapter 15d - Department of Early Education and Care
Section 2 - Early Education and Care Department; Duties
Section 4 - Commissioner; Appointment; Removal; Qualifications; Powers and Duties
Section 5 - Workforce Development System; Implementation Plan
Section 9 - Inspection of Facilities; Investigation and Evaluation of Notices of Abuse or Neglect
Section 10 - Suspension, Revocation, Etc. of License or Approval; Annual Report
Section 11 - Program Quality Standards and Requirements
Section 13 - Massachusetts Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
Section 15 - Penalties for Violations of Sec. 6
Section 16 - Entry and Inspection of Facilities; Court Order