§ 2-18-6. Inspection.

(a)

An inspection shall be performed by any law enforcement officer, code enforcement officer, or employee of the department who has been designated by the county administrator and who is authorized by the head of that department to access and inspect any facility registered under this ordinance for proof of registration, at any reasonable hour, without notice.

(b)

In the event that a suspected "pill mill" or pain management clinic refuses a lawful inspection, then a law enforcement officer, code enforcement officer or employee of the department designated by the county administrator who is authorized by the head of that department may seek all remedies available, in law or equity, including, but not limited to, a criminal warrant, inspection warrant pursuant to Sections 933.20 through 933.30, Florida Statutes, subpoena after any required notice, or other court order from a court of competent jurisdiction.

(c)

Nothing in this ordinance shall be read to limit the authority of law enforcement in any matter as relates to their authority to conduct criminal investigations.

(Ord. No. 12-14, § 1, 3-27-12)