§ 20-19. Manager of regulated industries to enforce compliance.

In enforcing the provisions of this chapter the manager of regulated industries shall be authorized to do any of the following:

(a)

To perform investigations to determine that the licensee is complying with the requirements of this chapter, and is not engaging in sales of tobacco products, rolling papers, alternative nicotine products or vapor products to minors or other illegal activities on the licensed premises;

(b)

To inspect, at any reasonable time, the licensed premises, including all portions of the building thereof used in connection with the operations carried on under the cigarette license and which are in the possession and control of the licensee, and all places where the licensee may keep or store cigarettes, including all rooms, cellars, outbuildings, passageways, closets, vaults, yards and attics;

(c)

To seize any and all objects, which may appear to be in violation of any provision of this chapter and to hold such objects in custody as evidence until any matter pertaining thereto is finally adjudicated;

(d)

To testify and present evidence in hearings concerning the suspension or revocation of a cigarette license issued under this chapter;

(e)

To conduct informal dispositions of contested cases by stipulation, consent order or default, or by agreed settlement.

(Ord. No. 130056, § 3, 1-31-13; Ord. No. 150505 , § 5, 7-16-15)