The commissioner shall have authority, when so ordered by the State Board of Agriculture and Industries, to examine and investigate each association as to its conduct of business, the correctness of its books, its financial condition and the safety and prudence of its management. Such investigation may also be made by any duly authorized agent of the commissioner. The report of such examination shall be a confidential document for official use only and subject to examination only by duly authorized agents of the commissioner and members of the State Board of Agriculture and Industries. Such report shall be kept on file with the commissioner.
Ala. Code § 2-10-29 (1975)