If evidence of criminal activity is discovered during the course of a valid administrative search and the evidence is readily viewable by the inspector:

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The plain view doctrine allows law enforcement officers to seize any evidence that is in plain view during a lawful search or seizure, whether or not the evidence is related to the original purpose of the search. This doctrine applies to both administrative searches and search warrants, meaning that if evidence of criminal activity is discovered during the course of a valid administrative search and the evidence is readily viewable by the inspector, it may be immediately seized under the plain view doctrine.

If Evidence of Criminal Activity Is Discovered During the Course