49-143. Abatement of environmental nuisances
If an environmental nuisance exists on private property, the county board of health, the local health or environmental department or the department of environmental quality may order the owner or occupant to remove the nuisance within twenty-four hours at the expense of the owner or occupant. The order may be given to the owner or occupant personally or left at the residence of the owner or occupant. If the owner or occupant fails or refuses to comply with the order, the board or department shall cause the nuisance to be removed, and the owner, occupant or other person who caused the nuisance shall pay the expenses of removal.
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