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HB 430 Zoning ordinance; provisions for issuance of inspection warrants by magistrate.

Introduced by: Jackson H. Miller | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Administrative inspection warrants.  Provides that a zoning ordinance may include provisions for the issuance of inspection warrants by a magistrate or court of competent jurisdiction. The zoning administrator or his agent may present sworn testimony to a magistrate or court of competent jurisdiction and if such sworn testimony establishes probable cause that a zoning ordinance violation has occurred, request that the magistrate or court grant the zoning administrator or his agent an inspection warrant to enable the zoning administrator or his agent to enter the subject dwelling for the purpose of determining whether violations of the zoning ordinance exist. The zoning administrator or his agent 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 under this bill.  This bill is identical to SB 428.


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