For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms or words shall be interpreted as follows:
ABATEMENT. Means the proper removal and/or containment of substances or materials hazardous to humans and/or the environment. ABATEMENT is part of remediation.
BOARD OF HEALTH. Means the Carver County Board of Commissioners and its designated employees, agents or contractors. Additionally, it shall have the meaning given to it by M.S. § 145A.02, subd. 2.
CHEMICAL INVESTIGATION SITE. Means a drug lab site (such as a clandestine drug lab) that is under notice and order for cleanup and/or remediation as a public health nuisance, as authorized by M.S. Chapter 145A and this chapter.
CHILD. Means any person less than 18 years of age.
CLEANUP. Means the proper removal and/or containment of substances or materials hazardous to humans and/or the environment. CLEANUP is part of remediation.
CLANDESTINE DRUG LAB. Means any structure or conveyance or outdoor location occupied or affected by the conditions or chemicals typically associated with the manufacturing of methamphetamine or other unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance.
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. Means a CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE or an immediate precursor as defined in M.S. § 152.01, subd. 4, as amended in the future. The term shall not include distilled spirits, wine, malt beverages, intoxicating liquors, or tobacco.
COUNTY PROTECTION UNIT. Means the department and/or section of a department assigned the responsibilities for child protection and/or adult protection.
MEDICAL CONSULTANT. Means a physician licensed to practice medicine in Minnesota who is working under a written agreement with, employed by, or under contract with the Board of Health.
OCCUPANT. Means a natural or legal person who occupies real property, whether with or without any right, title or interest in the property, or who is in possession or charge of such property, in the event the owner resides or is located elsewhere.
OWNER. Means any person, firm, partnership or corporation who owns, in whole or in part, real property, a structure and/or fixtures, or is the purchaser of the property under a contract for deed or personal property such as a motor vehicle, trailer, boat or other appliance.
PERSONAL PROPERTY. Means all property other than real estate or structures.
PROFESSIONAL REMEDIATION FIRM. Means a firm that has provided written assurance to the Board of Health that it has appropriate equipment, procedures and personnel to accomplish remediation, and that it is an experienced HAZMAT contractor.
PROPERTY. Means publicly or privately owned real property, including buildings and other structures, motor vehicles as defined in M.S. § 609.487, subd. 2a, public waters and public rights-of-way.
PROPERTY AGENT. Means legal or natural person authorized by an owner to act in transacting business matters or in managing real estate.
PUBLIC HEALTH NUISANCE. Shall have the meaning given to it by M.S. § 145A.02, subd. 17, and shall include, but not be limited to, any condition that poses an immediate and direct hazard to human health if left unremedied due to the existence of the condition itself, or due to the immediate threat of transmission of disease through insects, animals or other means for the transmission of infection. A clandestine drug lab is a PUBLIC HEALTH NUISANCE.
RECORDER. Means the Carver County Property Records and Taxpayer Services Division.
REMEDIATION. Means methods employed in dealing with public health nuisances and include, but are not limited to, assessment, evaluation, testing, venting, detergent scrubbing, enclosure, encapsulation, demolition, and/or removal of materials.
STRUCTURE. Means a dwelling, building, motor vehicle, trailer, boat, or any other area or location, either fixed or temporary.
VULNERABLE ADULT. Shall have the meaning given to it by M.S. § 626.5572, subd. 21.
(Ord. 53-2004, passed 8-2-04; Am. Ord. 76-2013, passed 6-18-2013)