(A) By accepting a license to operate a sexually oriented business, the holder consents that a Peace Officer, Fire Marshall, Building Official or Health Inspect or may enter the licensed premises at any time such premises are open for business to conduct an inspection or investigation for the purpose of evaluating compliance with this chapter.
(1) In conducting an inspection as provided herein, officers shall remain in those areas of the business premises to which members of the public have access, and shall not enter into areas into which only owners, managers and employees of that business are permitted.
(2) In conducting inspections as provided herein, officers shall limit their investigations to detecting violations of the regulatory provisions of this chapter.
(3) This section does not in any way limit the authority of a officer to conduct any search authorized by a warrant, or pursuant to any exception to the warrant requirement.
(B) It shall be an offense for any person to interfere with a lawful inspection of the premises by a representative of any law enforcement agency, County Health Department, Fire Department, or the Building Inspection Division at any time it is occupied or open for business.
(Ord. 97-6, passed 4-22-97)