§ 2-72. Right of entry for inspection purposes; prohibited prevention or hindrance.

Whenever any town officer or employee is required or authorized by statute, this Code or any other ordinance or resolution or by rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to authority thereof, in order to carry out his duties thereunder, to enter any premises or vehicle for the purpose of making an inspection thereof or of anything therein, such officer or employee shall have the right to enter any such premises or vehicle in accordance with law at any reasonable time and upon producing his credentials as a town officer or employee, for the purpose of making such inspection. It shall be unlawful for any person to prevent or hinder any such officer or employee in the performance of his duty under this section.

(Code 1992, § 2-4)

State Law reference— Inspection warrants, Code of Virginia, § 19.2-393 et seq.

(Code 1992, § 2-4)

State law reference

Inspection warrants, Code of Virginia, § 19.2-393 et seq.