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Earlier editions: 2026-07

Title 14 — Water

Garden Grove Municipal Code Ch. 14.32 Personnel Identification

Garden Grove Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Garden Grove

Cite as: Garden Grove Municipal Code Chapter 14.32 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 14.32.010. Carrying Identification Cards.

An official identification card shall be carried or worn by inspectors, foremen, meter readers, and all employees who in line of duty may be required to enter upon private premises.

(Prior code § 7380; 2811 § 1, 2012)

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§ 14.32.020. Right of Entry.

Upon presentation of official identification, any officer, inspector, foreman, meter reader, or authorized employee of the City on official business shall be allowed free access at all reasonable hours, to any premises supplied with City water.

(Prior code § 7381; 630 § 1, 1963; 2811 § 1, 2012)

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§ 14.32.030. Refusal of Admittance.

Any person who, as owner or occupant of any premises, refuses admittance to, or hinders or prevents inspection by an authorized employee of the Public Works Department, may, after service of 24-hour notice of intention, have all the water cut off.

(Prior code § 7382; 630 § 1, 1963; 2811 § 1, 2012)

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§ 14.32.040. Identification Cards to Be Turned In.

Every officer or employee, upon resignation or dismissal from the Public Works Department, shall surrender and deliver to the proper officials all identification cards, badges, and credentials of the Public Works Department.

(Prior code § 7383; 630 § 1, 1963; 2811 § 1, 2012)

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§ 14.32.050. Unauthorized Use of Official Identification.

No unauthorized person shall possess, carry, wear, or exhibit any badge and/or official identification of the Public Works Department, nor shall any person, whether or not possession be authorized, display, exhibit, or cause to be exhibited any badge or other official identification of the Public Works Department, at any time, place or in any manner or for any purpose that is not authorized by the Public Works Director.

(Prior code § 7384; 630 § 1, 1963; 834 § 2, 1965; 2811 § 1, 2012)

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