The Hiawatha Property Maintenance Code is hereby amended by replacing Section 309 of the International Property Maintenance Code as follows:
309.1 Infestation. Structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. Structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After pest elimination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.
309.2 Owner. The owner of any structure shall be responsible for pest elimination within the structure.