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--- (3) --- State Law reference— Abatement of nuisances, G.L. 1956, §§ 10-1-1 et seq., 23-19.2-4 et seq.; authority to abate nuisance, G.L. 1956, § 23-19.2-1 et seq.
Sec. 22-41. - Order for; issuance; compliance with.#
(a)
Upon information of the existence of a nuisance, or any pollution occurring within the town, the town administrator, when any such nuisance or pollution comes to such officer's attention, shall, within a reasonable time, investigate and upon finding such nuisance or pollution to exist shall issue an order in writing for the abatement of the nuisance.
(b)
Such order shall specify the nature of such nuisance or pollution, and shall designate the time within which such abatement or discontinuance must be accomplished. If such order is not complied with within the time specified, the facts shall be submitted to the town council for action. Copies of all orders shall be kept on file by the town administrator in such officer's office.
(Code 1982, § 11-2(a), (b); Code 2003, § 22-41)
Sec. 22-42. - Examination; abatement; expenses; fine.#
(a)
The town council shall examine into all nuisances and sources of filth injurious to the public health, cause such nuisances to be abated, and cause to be removed all filth found which, in its judgment, may endanger the health of the inhabitants. All expenses for the abatement or removal of such nuisance or filth shall be paid by the person who placed it there, if known; if not known, by the town.
(b)
When any such filth or nuisance shall be found on private property, the town administrator, acting for the town council, shall notify, in writing, the owner or occupant of such property to remove or abate at such owner's expense, within such time as such officer shall direct. If the owner shall neglect to remove it, such owner shall be fined not more than $50.00 and pay such expense and costs as shall be incurred by such removal or abatement.
(c)
The town officers may enter all places where there is just cause to suspect any nuisances or sources of filth to exist.
(Code 1982, § 11-2(c), (d); Code 2003, § 22-42)
State Law reference— Penalty for violation of local heath regulations, G.L. 1956, § 29-19.2-10.