§ 55.11 PROPERTY OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR COSTS AND OPPORTUNITY FOR RECOVERY.

   (A)   Consistent with M.S. Chapter 145A, the property owner shall be responsible for:

      (1)   Private contractor’s fees, cleanup, remediation and testing of public health nuisance conditions; and

      (2)   County fees and costs of administering notices and enforcing, vacating, cleanup, remediation and testing of affected parts of the property.

   (B)   Nothing in this chapter is intended to limit the property owner’s, agent’s, occupant’s or the county’s right to recover costs or damages from persons contributing to the public health nuisance, such as the operators of the clandestine drug lab and/or other lawful sources.

   (C)   The county’s administrative and enforcement services, referenced in division (A), include but are not limited to the following:

      (1)   Posting warning notices or signs at the site;

      (2)   Notification of affected parties;

      (3)   Securing the site, providing limited access to the site, and prosecution of unauthorized persons found at the site;

      (4)   Expenses related to the recovery of costs, including the assessment process;

      (5)   Laboratory fees;

      (6)   Cleanup services;

      (7)   Administrative fees; and

      (8)   Other associated costs.

(Ord. 53-2004, passed 8-2-04; Am. Ord. 76-2013, passed 6-18-2013)