A. The public entrance of licensed alcoholic beverage establishments shall be open and unlocked before and after the closing hour of such establishment if there are any patrons in the establishment.

B. Licensees of licensed alcoholic beverage establishments, their employees and all patrons in such establishments shall permit and aid the entry of any law enforcement officer during all hours of operation and at any other time when there are two or more persons in such licensed alcoholic beverage establishment.

C. Lack of knowledge, lack of intent and absence from the premises shall not be defenses to any action brought under this section against any such employee in charge of such establishment or such licensee.

D. Licensees shall provide the police chief with their current hours of operation. Any changes to the hours of operation shall be communicated, in writing, to the police chief, at least three (3) business days prior to the change being implemented. [Ord. 19-14 § 2, 2019; Ord. 15-32 § 2. Formerly 5.08.180.]