§ 14-173. Inspection of approved premises and issuance of premises authorization.

(a)

During business hours and other times of apparent activity, all approved premises shall be subject to inspection by the fire chief, the building official, code enforcement officer, county sheriff, police, or the authorized representative, for the purpose of investigating and determining compliance with the provisions of this article and any other applicable state or local law or regulation. Such inspection may include, but need not be limited to, the inspection of books, records, and inventory. Where any part of the premises consists of a locked area, such area shall be made available for inspection, without delay, upon reasonable request. The frequency of such inspections shall not be unreasonable and shall be conducted in a manner to ensure the operation of the premises is not inhibited.

(b)

Cannabis may not be dispensed pursuant to a certificate of approval until the county manager or designee has caused the proposed premises to be inspected to determine compliance of the premises with any applicable requirements of this article and all other county codes, city codes as applicable, and has issued premises authorization.

(c)

The county manager or designee, within thirty (30) days of receipt of a request for premises authorization, and after inspection of the premises to be utilized, [will] notify the certificate holder that it may begin dispensing cannabis at that premises and issue a premises authorization to the certificate holder, or provide to the operator written notice detailing the reasons the selected location does not comply with this article. Each premises authorization issued by the county pursuant to this article shall specify the certificate of approval pursuant to which it is issued, all information set forth on the certificate of approval, and the physical location of the premises approved, once such approval is received.

(Ord. No. 2016-97, § 1, 10-17-16)