Upon and after receiving notice through service of a certified copy hereof and certified copy of the resolution and order of summary abatement provided for herein, any and every person who shall own, legally or equitably, lease, maintain, manage, conduct, or operate a place in the town which is declared to be a public nuisance as set forth and stated in §§ 133.02 and 133.03 of this chapter, is deemed to be a person who has knowledge of such nuisance for the purpose of this code, and is, thereafter, responsible for its maintenance and shall be liable thereafter.
(‘82 Code, § 21-220)