San Bernardino Municipal Code Ch. 5.84 Enforcement - Citing Authority

It shall be the duty of the Department responsible for issuing a particular permit, or its authorized representatives, to enforce the provisions of this title with respect to such permit.

(Ord. MC-302, passed 9-7-1983; Ord. MC-1487, passed 4-18-2018)

Any person, firm or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, violating or causing the violation of any of the provisions of this title other than those of Chapters 5.12, 5.36, 5.40, 5.48 and 5.52 is guilty of a misdemeanor, which, upon conviction thereof, is punishable in accordance with the provisions of § 1.12.010. Any person, firm or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, violating or causing the violation of any of the provisions of Chapters 5.12, 5.36, 5.40, 5.48 and 5.52 is guilty of an infraction, which, upon conviction thereof, is punishable in accordance with the provisions of § 1.12.010.

(Ord. MC-460, passed 5-15-1985)

(A) The head of the department issuing a particular permit, the Chief of Police, or his or her authorized representatives, are empowered to enter, during business hours, free of charge, any place of business, or to approach any person apparently conducting or employed in the operation of the business, for which a license or permit is required pursuant to this title, and to demand the exhibition of such license or permit for the current term. If such person then and there fails to exhibit such license or permit, the authorized representative or police officer is authorized and empowered to cite the person and issue a notice to appear pursuant to the provisions of this title, relating to licensing of businesses within the city.

(B) Such representatives and police officers shall ascertain the name of any person, firm or corporation or association engaged in or carrying on any business, show, exhibition or game in the city who or which is liable to obtain and pay for a license and shall require that such license be obtained and that the appropriate fee or tax be paid. The Police Department and other departments of the city shall assist and cooperate as may be required to enable the fulfillment of the imposed duties and responsibilities hereunder.

(Ord. MC-302, passed 9-7-1983; Ord. MC-1487, passed 4-18-2018)