3-6-20: RIGHT TO INSPECT:
The Licensing Officer or health inspector may, upon presentation of proper identification, enter immediately and inspect any childcare facility at any time during the business hours of such facility, with or without advance notice. This inspection may include all portions of the premises or facility whether or not used regularly for childcare purposes or is child accessible. The Licensing Officer shall have the absolute right to enter the premises of any childcare facility as often as necessary to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation of, this chapter. The failure of a licensee or other person to grant access to the Licensing Officer shall be express grounds for revocation of all City licenses held by the licensee, in addition to any criminal penalties that may be assessed. Violation of this provision is a criminal offense pursuant to section 3-6-23 of this chapter, and punishable as stated in section 3-6-24 of this chapter. (Ord. 29-17, 9-19-2017)