§ 130-34. Authority.

The primary authority and responsibility for the enforcement of the provisions of this article is vested in the Atlanta Police Department and/or its designees.

(a)

Investigations. Authorized agents from the City of Atlanta shall have the power to conduct such investigations as it may reasonably deem necessary to carry out its duties as prescribed in this article. This is including but not limited to the power to enter upon any property public or private at reasonable times, for the purpose of investigation and inspecting facilities conducting scrap tire generation, storage, transportation, or disposal activities. The city's authorized agent, upon presentation of proper identification to the owner, agent, or tenant in charge is authorized to enter any such premises during the hours of operation.

(b)

Right of entry. No person shall refuse entry or access to any authorized representative or agent who requests entry for the purpose of inspection and who presents appropriate identification, nor shall any person obstruct, hamper or interfere with any such representative while in the process or carrying out his/her official duties.

(Ord. No. 2012-53(12-O-0357), § 2, 12-12-12, eff. 4-1-13)