42-11053. Investigating property valuations

A. The department shall:

1. Investigate property valuations and any matters relating to property taxes and shall require the production of any private or public record relating to those valuations or property taxes.

2. Notify the owner or possessor of the property that an inspection will occur and provide the date of the inspection.  The department is not required to provide the notice required by this paragraph by certified mail.

3. Provide a copy of the inspection report to the owner or possessor of the property.

B. The director or the director's agent may:

1. Enter on and examine any property in this state to determine its full cash value. If the owner or possessor of property refuses entrance to the director or the director's agent, the director may estimate the valuation of the property.

2. Require any officer whose duties relate to assessing or collecting taxes to report to the director at the time and in the manner that the director prescribes.