(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, in executing an inspection warrant, the person authorized to execute the warrant shall, before entry, make a reasonable effort to identify him or herself, and to state his or her authority and purpose to an occupant or person in possession of the place to be inspected or investigated designated in the warrant and show the occupant or person in possession of the place the warrant or a copy thereof upon request.
(B) If the designated place is at the time the warrant is executed unoccupied or not in the possession of any person or at the time reasonably is believed to be in such condition, in executing an inspection warrant, the person authorized to execute the warrant need not inform anyone of the person’s authority and purpose, as is described in division (A) of this section, but may promptly enter.
(C) The person or persons authorized to enter may be accompanied by a peace officer to assist in the execution of the inspection warrant.
(D) An inspection warrant must be executed and returned to the Municipal Judge by whom it was issued within fourteen calendar days from its date, unless such Judge before the expiration of such time, by endorsement thereon, extends the time for five days. After the expiration of the time prescribed by this subsection, the warrant is void, however, upon the initiation of a new application may be again issued if the terms of this ordinance are otherwise satisfied.
(Ord. 539, passed 9-8-2014; Ord. 547, passed 4-13-2015)