A. Subject to the requirements and limitations of this section, the director shall have the right to enter upon any property, whether public or private, during reasonable hours for the purpose of inspecting for the existence of a beetle infested tree when at least one of the three (3) events described in section 5-11-4 of this chapter has occurred. However, no agent or employee of the town shall enter upon any property to inspect for a beetle infested tree without the permission of the owner or occupant, or without an inspection warrant issued pursuant to this section.

B. If verbal permission to inspect the property from the affected owner or occupant is not obtained the director may request that an inspection warrant be issued by the municipal court. Where possible, inspections shall be scheduled and conducted with the concurrence of the owner or occupant.

C. In case of an emergency involving imminent danger to public health, safety or welfare, the director may enter the property to conduct an emergency inspection without a warrant and without complying with the requirements of this section. (Ord. 12, Series 2009)