(A) All licensed premises shall be open to inspection by the city police or other authorized city official during regular business hours.
(B) In accordance with state law, the city will conduct a compliance check that involves the participation of a person at least 17 years of age, but under the age of 21 to enter the licensed premises to attempt to purchase licensed products. Prior written consent from a parent or guardian is required for any person under the age of 18 to participate in a compliance check. Person used for the purpose of compliance checks will be supervised by law enforcement or other designated personnel.
(C) Minors used for the purpose of compliance checks shall not be guilty of unlawful possession of tobacco, tobacco products or tobacco related devices shall be supervised by city designated law enforcement officers or other designated city personnel.
(D) Minors used for compliance checks shall not be guilty of unlawful possession of tobacco, tobacco products and tobacco related devices, when the items are obtained as part of the compliance check.
(E) No minor used in compliance checks shall attempt to use a false identification or theatrical makeup misrepresenting the minor's age and all minors lawfully engaged in a compliance check shall produce any identification, if any exists, for which he or she is asked.
(F) 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.
(2003 Code, § 6.35-10) (Ord. 80, passed 10-29-1998; Ord. 219, passed 8-21-2023)