A. The port director may make a warrantless inspection of any vessel, its crew or its cargo for the purpose of determining whether they pose a threat to the health, safety or welfare of the public, port facilities or personnel. The port director may take such other action as necessary to prevent an immediate and substantial danger to the public health, safety or welfare.

B. Where the port director finds that such action is necessary to prevent an immediate and substantial danger to the public health, safety or welfare, the port director may make an inspection permitted under subsection A of this section without an administrative inspection warrant, provided the port director has announced to the city manager and city attorney or their designees the intention to enter. Such inspections shall be done peaceably and without violence or harm to person or property.

C. The port director may make a warrantless inspection of any common carrier utilizing port facilities to ascertain the kind, quality, and quantity of cargo aboard. Utilization of the port facility shall constitute consent for such inspection.

D. Except as specified in subsections A and B of this section, the port director shall apply to the trial courts of the state for an inspection warrant. The application shall identify the vessel to be inspected, the authority to make the inspection, the nature and the extent of the inspection, and those facts or circumstances which demonstrate the valid public purpose and the effect and force of this title sufficient to justify such inspection. Inspections to ensure that the proper terminal tariffs or other charges are assessed and paid shall be sufficient justification for such warrant. Warrants issued under this section shall be returned within ten (10) calendar days.

E. No person shall refuse to allow the port director to enter upon a vessel for purposes specified in this title. [Ord. 17-11 § 2; Ord. 209 § 5, 1992. Formerly 14.02.060.]