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business transactions of the licensee, all of which shall be open at all times during business hours for the inspection and examination by the local licensing authority or its duly authorized representatives, and by the city police department for the purposes of investigating and determining compliance with the provisions of this chapter and any other applicable state and local laws or regulations. The local licensing authority may require any licensee to furnish such information as it considers necessary for the proper administration of this chapter and may require an audit to be made of the books of accounts and records on such occasions as it may consider necessary by an auditor to be selected by the local licensing authority who shall likewise have access to all books and records of the licensee, and the expense thereof shall be paid by the licensee. B. The licensed premises, including any places of storage where retail marijuana or retail marijuana products are stored, sold, or dispensed, shall be subject to inspection by the local licensing authority or its duly authorized representatives, and by the city police department, during all business hours and other times of apparent activity, for the purpose of inspection or investigation. For examination of any inventory or books and records required to be kept by the licensees, access shall be required during business hours. Where any part of the licensed premises consists of a locked area, upon demand to the licensee, such area shall be made available for inspection without delay, and, upon request by authorized representatives of the local licensing authority or city, the licensee shall open the area for inspection. C. Each licensee shall retain all books and records necessary to show fully the business transactions of the licensee for a period of the current tax year and the three immediately prior tax years. Sec. 5.11.260. Non-renewal, suspension, or revocation of license. The local licensing authority may, after notice and hearing, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license for good cause. The local licensing authority is authorized to adopt rules and procedures governing the conduct of such hearings. No portion of any application or license fees previously paid shall be refunded in the event of any suspension or revocation of a license. Sec. 5.11.270. Violations and penalties. In addition to the possible denial, suspension, revocation or nonrenewal of a license under the provisions of this chapter, any person, including, but not limited to, any licensee, owner, manager or employee of a retail marijuana establishment, or any customer of such business, who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable as provided in section 1.28.010 of this Code. Sec. 5.11.280. No City liability; indemnification. A. By accepting a license issued pursuant to this chapter, the licensee waives and releases the city, its officers, elected and appointed officials, employees, attorneys, agents Ordinance No. 1649, Series 2013 Page 16 of 20