933.20 “Inspection warrant”; definition.—As used in ss. 933.20-933.30, “inspection warrant” means an order in writing, in the name of the people, signed by a person competent to issue search warrants pursuant to s. 933.01, and directed to a state or local official, commanding him or her to conduct an inspection required or authorized by state or […]
933.21 Requirements for issuance of inspection warrant.—An inspection warrant shall be issued only upon cause, supported by affidavit, particularly describing the place, dwelling, structure, or premises to be inspected and the purpose for which the inspection is to be made. In addition, the affidavit shall contain a statement that consent to inspect has been sought and […]
933.22 When cause deemed to exist.—Cause shall be deemed to exist if reasonable legislative or administrative standards for conducting a routine or area inspection are satisfied with respect to the particular place, dwelling, structure, or premises or if there is reason to believe that a condition of nonconformity exists with respect to the particular place, dwelling, […]
933.23 Examination of applicant for inspection warrant.—Before issuing an inspection warrant, the judge shall examine on oath the applicant and any other witness and shall satisfy himself or herself of the existence of grounds for granting such application. History.—s. 1, ch. 82-8; s. 1578, ch. 97-102.
933.24 Issuance of inspection warrant; contents.—If the judge is satisfied that cause for the inspection exists, he or she may issue the warrant particularly describing the place, dwelling, structure, or premises to be inspected and designating on the warrant the purpose and limitations of the inspection, including the limitations required by this act. History.—s. 1, ch. […]
933.25 Duration of inspection warrant.—An inspection warrant shall be effective for the time specified therein, but not for a period of more than 14 days unless it is extended or renewed by the judge who signed and issued the original warrant upon satisfying himself or herself that such extension or renewal is in the public interest. […]
933.26 Conduct of inspection; notice.—An inspection pursuant to a warrant shall not be made between 6 p.m. of any day and 8 a.m. of the succeeding day; on Saturday, Sunday, or any legal holiday; or in the absence of an owner or occupant over the age of 18 years of the particular place, dwelling, structure, or […]
933.27 Refusal to permit authorized inspection; penalty.—Any person who willfully refuses to permit an inspection authorized by a warrant issued pursuant to this act is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. History.—s. 1, ch. 82-8; s. 226, ch. 91-224.
933.28 Maliciously causing issuance of inspection warrant; penalty.—Any person who maliciously, or with knowledge that cause to issue an inspection warrant does not exist, causes the issuance of an inspection warrant by executing a supporting affidavit or by directing or requesting another to execute a supporting affidavit, or who maliciously causes an inspection warrant to be […]
933.29 Powers of state agency not restricted.—Nothing contained herein shall be construed to restrict the powers granted by general law to an agency of the state, or to a unit of local government acting on behalf of such agency pursuant to a contract with the agency, to conduct inspections with or without warrant as authorized by […]
933.30 Inspector; restrictions on giving information, testifying, etc.—A person performing an inspection pursuant to the authority of this act shall not give information as a confidential informer, testify as a witness, or execute an affidavit as a predicate for the issuance of a criminal search warrant or for probable cause to search any dwelling or other […]
933.40 Agriculture warrants.— (1) As used in this section: (a) “Agriculture warrant” means an order in writing, in the name of the people, signed by a person competent to issue search warrants pursuant to s. 933.01, authorizing department employees to exercise any duty or power granted by chapter 581 or chapter 585 with respect to any plant pest […]
