§ 13-62. Enforcement.

(a)

The chief of police or designee, shall have the power, subject to law, to enter upon the premises named in this ordinance to ascertain whether the premises are in compliance with this article. Enforcement will be through issuance of a summons and complaint.

(b)

Any person who desires to register a complaint under this article may contact the city police department.

(c)

Notice of the provisions of this article shall be given to all applicants for a business license in the City of Tupelo.

(d)

The health department, fire department, or their designees shall, while an establishment is undergoing otherwise mandated inspections, inspect for compliance with this article.

(e)

It shall be unlawful for any individual to operate a retail tobacco store or a retail electronic cigarette store without having registered with the city clerk's office in accordance with the rules of the office of the city clerk.

(f)

The office of the city clerk shall promulgate all rules and regulations necessary to establish a system for review and verification of total annual gross sales of retail tobacco stores and retail electronic cigarette stores.

(Ord. of 9-5-06, § 1; Ord. of 2-6-07, § 1; Ord. of 8-19-14(2), § 5)