(A) The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards and authority to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the people of Carver County pursuant to powers granted under M.S. Chapters 145A, 375. and 152, and other applicable state law, as they may be amended from time to time.
(B) This chapter establishes minimum standards for the health, safety and protection of parties who may be exposed to public health nuisances by:
(1) Establishing responsibility for involved parties to assure that people are not unnecessarily exposed to the dangers of public health nuisances:
(2) Preventing injury and illness to occupants of the property and the public, especially children and vulnerable adults.
(3) Requiring that proper steps are taken to remove public health nuisances: and
(4) Requiring that appropriate tests be done to demonstrate that affected structures and media (air, water, soil) are sufficiently cleaned for human contact if/when appropriate.
(C) The provisions of this chapter shall be interpreted and applied as the minimum requirements necessary to protect public health, safety and welfare.
(Ord. 53-2004, passed 8-2-04; Am. Ord. 76-2013, passed 6-18-2013)