All premises licensed under this section shall be open to inspection by the city during regular business hours. From time to time, the city shall conduct compliance checks. No person used in compliance checks shall attempt to use a false identification misrepresenting their age. All persons lawfully engaged in a compliance check shall answer all questions about their age asked by the licensee or their employee, and produce any identification, if any exists, for which they are asked. The city will conduct a compliance check that involves the participation of a person at least 18 years of age, but under the age of 21 to enter the licensed premises to attempt to purchase the licensed products. Persons used for the purpose of compliance checks shall be supervised by law enforcement or other designated personnel. Nothing in this section shall prohibit compliance checks authorized by state or federal laws for educational, research, or training purposes, or required for the enforcement of a particular state or federal law. Additionally, from time to time, the city will conduct inspections to determine compliance with any or all other aspects of this chapter.
(Ord. 2022-1286, passed 12-5-22)