1. (a) To protect the public safety and peace when law enforcement officials are present in the county enforcing the laws of other states, an agent, an employee, or a representative of an alcoholic beverages licensing board of another state who enters the county to observe an alcoholic beverage sale:

   1. (1) shall register in person at least 30 days before entry into the county; and

   2. (2) when registering, shall provide:

      1. (i) a written statement setting forth the identity of the registrant;
      2. (ii) the purpose of the entry into the county;
      3. (iii) the make, model, and license number of each vehicle to be used for surveillance activity;
      4. (iv) the names of the premises where surveillance will be conducted; and
      5. (v) the specific time for surveillance of each establishment.

2. (b)

   1. (1) The Sheriff's office shall issue a certificate of registration to each registrant.
   2. (2) A registrant shall keep the certificate in the registrant's possession during all investigative activities.

3. (c)

   1. (1) An individual who fails to register as required by this section may not register for 6 months after being found in violation of this section.
   2. (2) The Board shall suspend the registration of a registrant who violates this section for 6 months.
4. (d) A person who violates this section when the person is prohibited from registering or when the person's certificate of registration is suspended is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

Added by Acts 2016, c. 41, § 2, eff. July 1, 2016.