Right of Entry and Examination.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 59-7
in effect59-7. Right of Entry and Examination.
1. ACCESS. The commissioner is authorized, upon presentation of proper credentials, to enter and examine any building, structure, premises or conveyance, or examine any person within the city for the purpose of ascertaining public health conditions, whenever in the judgement of the commissioner it shall be necessary to do so.
2. SPECIAL INSPECTION WARRANT. If any person, or occupant, or other person in charge of a building, structure, premises or conveyance refuses, impedes, inhibits, or interferes with entry and free access to inspection authorized by sub. 1, the commissioner may apply for and obtain a special warrant pursuant to s. 66.0119, Wis. Stats., as amended.
3. PENALTY. Any person who shall either by themselves or agent, prevent or hinder the commissioner or anyone acting under the commissioner from carrying out the provisions of this section, shall upon conviction be subject to the penalty set forth in s. 61-14.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH59.pdf#page=2Fetched: 10/26/2026