§ 12-24. Notice to abate condition constituting nuisance.

If at any time the sheriff or the health officer shall find that a condition which constitutes a nuisance exists within the county, he shall give notice in writing to the owner, occupant or person in charge of the premises upon which such condition exists, stating therein the condition which constitutes a nuisance and directing such addressee to remedy the condition within the time stated in such notice, which shall be not more than ten (10) days. It shall be unlawful and a Class 1 misdemeanor for any such owner, occupant or person in charge to fail to comply with the terms of such notice; provided, that any owner, occupant or person in charge may, within two (2) days from the service thereof, appeal to the board of supervisors, in which case the terms of such notice shall be stayed pending action of the board, which shall be final; provided further, that if the sheriff or the health officer shall state in such notice that the condition which constitutes a nuisance is such as to be an imminent hazard to the health, safety or welfare of the public or any person within or near the premises upon which such nuisance exists, then the addressee shall comply with the terms of such notice.

(Code 1974, § 12-9)

Cross reference— Penalty for Class 1 misdemeanor, § 1-11.

(Code 1974, § 12-9)

Cross reference

Penalty for Class 1 misdemeanor, § 1-11.