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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Section 13.03A.0603
 

Title 13 Public Utilities and Services

Chapter 13.03A Pretreatment

Article VI. Compliance Monitoring

Section 13.03A.0603 Search Warrants [6.3]

If the Plant Manager has been refused access to a building, structure, or property, or any part thereof, and is able to demonstrate probable cause to believe that there may be a violation of this chapter or any other laws relative to the Plant Manager’s authority, or that there is a need to inspect and/or sample as part of a routine inspection and sampling program of the City designed to verify compliance with this chapter or any discharge permit or order issued hereunder, or to protect the overall public health, safety and welfare of the community, the Plant Manager may seek issuance of a search and/or seizure warrant from any court of competent jurisdiction. Such warrant shall be served at reasonable hours by the Plant Manager and/or a uniformed police officer of the City.

NOTE: Bracketed enumerations reference the numbering in the EPA Region 10 Model Ordinance of March 27, 2012.

Date Passed: Monday, November 9, 2020

Effective Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2020

ORD C35961 Section 54