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17 §2856. Securing dangerous structures
Title 17: CRIMES
Chapter 91: NUISANCES
Subchapter 4: DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
§2856. Securing dangerous structures
In addition to other proceedings authorized by this subchapter, a municipality shall have the right to secure structures which pose a serious threat to the public health and safety and to recover its expenses in so doing as provided in this subchapter. If a building is secured under this section, notice, in accordance with section 2851, subsection 1, shall be given. This notice need not be given before securing the structure if the threat to the public health and safety requires prompt action. [1979, c. 27, §6 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
1979, c. 27, §6 (NEW).