(A) The Administrative Officer or his/her designee, including, but not limited to the Resources Management Agency Director, shall have the primary responsibility and authority to administer and enforce this chapter.
(B) The Administrative Officer or his/her designee may inspect and enforce the requirements of this chapter in accordance with the provisions set forth in § 7.02.190.
(C) In addition, if the Administrative Officer or his/her designee has reasonable cause to believe that there exists any condition on the property unsafe or dangerous which may require immediate inspection to safeguard the public safety, the Administrative Officer or his/her designee shall have the right to immediately enter and inspect such property and may use any reasonable means required to effect such entry and make such inspection. The cannabis business operator shall permit such entry and hold harmless and indemnify the Administrative Officer or his/her designee and the county from any liability in connection with lawful entry hereunder.
(D) In the event the Administrative Officer or his/her designee is unable to obtain compliance with any of the terms and provisions of this chapter or a condition of approval, related to health and safety, he or she may order immediate cessation of operations. In the event of non-compliance with this chapter or of a condition of approval not involving a health and safety risk, the Administrative Officer or his/her designee may request that the Planning Commission issue an order for the immediate cessation of operations. In the event that an order to cease operations is issued, the Administrative Officer shall coordinate with the operator to ensure that the operator completes the shutdown as soon it can be safely accomplished, and may require that the operator provide a schedule, subject to the Administrative Officer approval, of the timeline and events necessary to accomplish the shutdown. If such operations are not stopped or if resumed prior to written approval of the Administrative Office, the Administrative Officer may request civil action by the Office of County Counsel, criminal prosecution by the Office of the District Attorney, or both such remedies, or may utilize any other available remedies available under the law.
(Ord. 975, § 1, 2018)