A.
Whenever a nuisance, as declared by this code, is
found on any plot of land, lot, right-of-way or any other private
premises or place, notice in writing shall be given to the owner thereof
to remove or abate the same within such time as shall be specified
therein. A duplicate of the notice shall be left with one or more
of the tenants or occupants.
B.
If the owner resides out of the state or cannot be
so notified speedily, such notice shall be left at that place or premises
with the tenant or occupant thereof or posted on the premises, and
such action shall be considered proper notification to the owner,
tenant or occupant thereof.
Whenever a nuisance, as declared by this code, is found on any public property or on any highway or any other public premises or place, notice in writing shall be given to the person in charge thereof to remove or abate the same within such time as shall be specified therein. If such person fails to comply with such notice within the time specified therein, the Board may remove or abate such nuisance in the manner provided in § 443-43 in the case of a like condition existing on a private premises or place.
If the owner, tenant or occupant, upon being notified as provided by § 443-41, shall not comply with such notice within the time specified therein and fails to remove or abate such nuisance, the Board shall proceed to abate the nuisance or may cause it to be removed or abated in a summary manner by such means as said Board shall deem proper.
The Board may institute an action at law to
recover costs incurred by it in the removal or abatement of any nuisance
as declared by this code from any person who shall have caused or
allowed such nuisance to exist or from any owner, tenant or occupant
of premises who, after due notice and notification as herein provided,
shall have failed to remove or to abate the same within the time specified
in such notice.
