The chief engineer or any authorized employee of the department may, during reasonable hours and upon notification to the person or entity with a right of possession or control over any stream, enter any premises or real property in the discharge of official duties to inspect, investigate, and to ensure such stream is maintained as required in this article. During the maintenance and clearing of any stream and the removal of any debris, vegetation, silt, or other material, the department shall have access thereto for inspection purposes during reasonable hours.
(1990 Code, Ch. 41, Art. 26, § 41-26.4) (Added by Ord. 89-59)