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2008 SESSION
HB 1159 Zoning ordinance; provisions for issuance of inspection warrants by magistrate.
Introduced by: David B. Albo | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Provisions of zoning ordinance. Provides that a zoning ordinance may contain provisions for the issuance of inspection warrants by a magistrate. The zoning administrator may present sworn testimony to a magistrate or court of competent jurisdiction and request that the magistrate or court grant the zoning administrator an inspection warrant to enable the zoning administrator to enter the subject dwelling for the purpose of determining whether violations of the zoning ordinance exist. The zoning administrator shall make a reasonable effort to obtain consent from the owner or tenant of the subject dwelling prior to seeking the issuance of an inspection warrant.
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HISTORY
- 01/09/08 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 081042404
- 01/09/08 House: Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- 02/12/08 House: Left in Counties, Cities and Towns