§ 8.04.060. Right of entry.  


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  • Members of the Police Department designated by the Chief of Police shall have the right, and they are authorized and empowered, to enter or go upon or about any building or premises used for business purposes at any reasonable hour for the purpose of inspecting the physical security of exterior accessible openings of such building or premises, or for any other purposes consistent herewith. Such members shall be given prompt access to any area of the building or premises upon oral notification to the responsible person, and upon exhibiting a badge or other evidence of their identity and authority; provided, however, that except in an emergency situation, an inspection warrant issued pursuant to Title 13, Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure (Sections 1822.50 to 1822.57, inclusive) shall first be secured when entry or access thereto is refused. Refusal to admit such members when an inspection warrant is not required shall be a misdemeanor.

(Prior code § 3-12.12)