Rejection—Seizure for use as evidence—Entry of premises—Search warrant
Seattle Mun. Code § 7.04.175
in effect7.04.175 - Rejection—Seizure for use as evidence—Entry of premises—Search warrant
A. With respect to the enforcement of chapter 19.94 RCW or the rules adopted under the provisions of chapter 19.94 RCW, or this code, and any other law dealing with weights and measures that the City Sealer is, or may be empowered to enforce, the City Sealer may reject or seize for use as evidence incorrect weighing or measuring instruments or devices or packages of commodities to be used, retained, offered, exposed for sale, or sold in violation of the law.
B. In the performance of official duties conferred under chapter 19.94 RCW or the rules adopted under the provisions of chapter 19.94 RCW, or this code, the City Sealer is authorized at reasonable times during the normal business hours of the person using a weighing or measuring instrument or device to enter into or upon any structure or premises where such weighing or measuring instrument or device is used or kept for commercial purposes. If the City Sealer is denied access to any premises or establishment where such access was sought for the purposes set forth in chapter 19.94 RCW or the rules adopted under the provisions of chapter 19.94 RCW, or this code, the City Sealer may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for a search warrant authorizing access to such premises or establishment for such purposes. The court may, upon such application, issue the search warrant for the purposes requested.
(Ord. 126768, § 1, 2023; Ord. 122845, § 4, 2008; Ord. 120976, § 3, 2002; Ord. 98820, § 17, 1970.)
Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT7COPR_CH7.04WEMECO_7.04.175REEIUSEVNTPREAWAFetched: 11/1/2026