(A) In light of the high risk of involvement with illegal conduct an establishment serving intoxicating liquor poses to the general public, the Police Department, or other designee of the City Council, shall have the right to enter, inspect and search the licensed premises without a search and seizure warrant during the hours in which the licensed premises are open for the sale of intoxicating liquor. The business records of the licensee, including income tax returns, shall be available for inspection during the hours in which the licensed premises are open for the sale of intoxicating liquor.
(B) In light of the high risks associated with the sale of alcoholic beverages, all premises licensed under this chapter shall at all times be open to inspection by any police officer to determine whether or not this chapter and all other laws are being observed. Business records of the licensee shall also be available for inspection by city officials during the days in which the licensed premises are open for the sale of alcoholic beverages.
(2004 Code, § 112.040) (Ord. 98-217, passed 2-10-1998; Ord. 20-814, passed 6-9-2020)