§ 1021-11. Inspections.  


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  • (a)

    At least twice annually, the health commissioner shall cause each facility, licensed under this chapter to be inspected, one inspection scheduled and the other unannounced, and shall cause a record to be made of each inspection.

    (b)

    The health commissioner, upon proper identification and upon stating the purpose and necessity of an inspection, may enter at reasonable times upon any public or private property, real or personal, to inspect, obtain samples, and examine or copy records to determine compliance with this chapter. The health commissioner may apply for a search warrant necessary to achieve the purposes for this chapter. If entry is refused or inspection is refused, hindered, or thwarted, the health commissioner may suspend or revoke the facility's license.

    (c)

    In the event of any conflict between this chapter and the provisions of any law, rule or regulation of the state of Ohio, the provisions imposing the higher standard or the more stringent requirement shall be controlling.

(Ordained by Ord. No. 345-1995, eff. Nov. 24, 1995)