If access to a private property within the City of Hackensack
cannot be obtained voluntarily and no other exception to authorize
access to the property applies, an authorized City official or duly
appointed inspector may seek an administrative (noncriminal) search
warrant from the Hackensack Municipal Court. Such application shall
be made by affidavit setting forth factually the conditions and circumstances
that provide a reasonable basis for believing that a nuisance, a violation
of state law or regulation, or a violation of a municipal ordinance
or code exists on the premises. If a Judge of the Municipal Court
is satisfied as to the matter set forth in the affidavit, he or she
shall authorize the issuance of a search warrant permitting access
to and inspection of that part of the premises on which the nuisance
or violation may exist.
Where any authorized City official or duly appointed inspector possessing a duly authorized administrative search warrant for a private property is refused entry or access or is otherwise impeded or prevented by the owner, occupant or operator from conducting an inspection of the premises, in addition to any other penalties that may available under law, such person shall be in violation of this Code and subject to the penalties as provided in §
1-15 of this Code. Each day that such violation shall continue shall constitute a separate offense.