(A) A pawnbroker or secondhand dealer shall allow an authorized member of the appropriate law enforcement agency or other enforcement agency to enter the pawnbroker or secondhand dealer establishment at any reasonable time for the purpose of enforcing this chapter.
(B) If a pawnbroker or secondhand dealer refuses to allow entry, the appropriate law enforcement agency may seek a court order allowing entry.
(C) An authorized member of the appropriate law enforcement agency or other enforcement agency shall have the right to enter a building, structure, or premises without the prior consent of the owner or occupant where there is evidence that a violation of this chapter exists which threatens or may threaten the public health and safety for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter. The authorized member of the appropriate law enforcement agency or other enforcement agency shall produce proof of identity prior to entry.
(D) This section does not prohibit the appropriate law enforcement agency from seeking a search warrant for the investigation of any criminal violation, including a violation of this chapter.
(2004 Code, § 159-8) (Ord. 07-16, passed 9-20-2007)