(a) All persons authorized to enforce the provisions of this E.H. Code are authorized to enter upon any property or premises within the unincorporated areas of the County of San Bernardino to investigate violations of this E.H. Code, and to make any inspection as may be necessary in the performance of their enforcement duties, subject to constitutional constraints and laws respecting the rights of privacy. These investigations and inspections may include the taking of photographs, samples, or other physical evidence, and the making of video and/or audio recordings. All such entries and inspections shall be done in a reasonable manner. If an owner, lawful occupant, or the respective agent, employee, or representative thereof, will not consent to the entry and/or inspection, the County may seek an administrative inspection warrant pursuant to the procedures provided by Code of Civil Procedure §§ 1822.50 through 1822.59, as may be amended from time to time, or the successor provisions thereto and related case law.
(Ord. 527, passed --1942; Am. Ord. 810, passed --1956; Am. Ord. 850, passed --1958; Am. Ord. 3105, passed --1986; Am. Ord. 4093, passed - -2009)