A. Annual Inspection: The tree inspector shall inspect all premises and places within the city as often as practicable to determine whether any condition described in section 4-5-5 of this chapter exists thereon. He shall investigate all reported incidents of infestation by Dutch elm disease fungus or elm bark beetles.
B. Entry On Private Premises: The tree inspector or his duly authorized agent may enter upon private premises at any reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out any of the duties assigned him under this chapter.
C. Diagnosis: The tree inspector shall, upon finding conditions indicating Dutch elm infestation, immediately send appropriate specimens or samples to the commissioner of agriculture for analysis, or take such other steps for diagnosis as may be recommended by the commissioner. Except as provided in section 4-5-6 of this chapter, no action to remove infected trees or wood shall be taken until positive diagnosis of the disease has been made. (1982 Code § 8.6106)