Which areas are included under 'licensed premises' that may be inspected without a warrant?

• A. Storage areas only.
• B. Restrooms only.
• C. Any part of the licensed premises, including storage areas, restrooms, and employee-only sections under licensee control.
• D. Outside areas only.

Answer: (C)

Inspections without a warrant cover all spaces inside the licensed premises that the licensee controls. This means any area used for operating, storing, or handling alcohol—such as storage rooms, coolers, offices, restrooms, and employee‑only sections—can be checked to ensure compliance with laws and license conditions. The idea is to verify inventory, records, signage, and proper operation throughout the entire licensed space, not just a single type of area. Outside areas aren’t included unless they’re part of the licensed premises boundary. So the broadest answer is that any part of the licensed premises under the licensee’s control may be inspected without a warrant. The narrower options miss parts of what can be inspected, like restrooms or storage areas, or exclude interior spaces altogether.