(A) The Superintendent, Inspector and other duly authorized employees and representatives of the town bearing proper credentials and identification shall be permitted to enter all properties for the purpose of inspection, observation, review of MSDS information, measurement, sampling and testing in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. While performing any necessary work on private property referred to herein, the Superintendent, Inspector and other duly authorized employees and representatives of the town shall observe all reasonable safety rules applicable to the premises established by the owner.
(B) The Superintendent and other duly authorized employees and representatives of the town bearing proper credentials and identification shall be permitted to enter all private properties through which the town holds a right-of-way or an easement for the purpose of, but not limited to, inspection, observation, measurement, sampling, repair and maintenance of any portion of the sewage works lying within said easement. All entry and subsequent work, if any, on said easement, shall be done in accordance with the terms of the easement.
(C) Should any person deny, prohibit, interfere with or otherwise stop or impede the entry onto any property pursuant to this subchapter by the Superintendent, Inspector or other duly authorized employees or representatives of the town bearing proper credentials and identification, the town shall be entitled to seek and secure an immediate temporary restraining order without notice, preliminary injunction or injunction prohibiting such stoppage or blockage, and authorizing and permitting the entry desired by the town. Any person causing such stoppage or blockage, or in any fashion aiding or abetting the same, shall be liable for all costs and expenses encountered by the town in securing such entry, the same to include court costs, attorney fees and reimbursement for administration and employee time and expense.
(Ord. 383, passed 12-6-1999; Ord. 596, passed 3-6-2017)