1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a warrant may not be issued to search a residence unless:

   1. (1) the residence or part of the residence is used as a store, hotel, restaurant, or boarding house;
   2. (2) the residence is used as a public resort; or
   3. (3) the residence is used to keep, hide, or provide alcoholic beverages to sell or for another use that violates the law.

2. (b) A judge of the District Court may issue a warrant after determining that the issuance would be proper, based on an examination of:

   1. (1) the applicant for the warrant; or
   2. (2) other evidence.

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