(A) The property owner is liable for all costs of removal, cutting or destruction of weeds, as defined by this subchapter.
(B) (1) The property owner is responsible for all collection costs associated with weed destruction, including, but not limited to, court costs, attorneys’ fees and interest on any unpaid amounts incurred by the town.
(2) If the enforcement authority uses municipal employees, the town shall set and assign an appropriate per hour rate for employees, equipment, supplies and chemicals which may be used.
(C) All sums payable by the property owner are to be paid to the Clerk-Treasurer and to be deposited in a general fund, as compensation for expenses and costs incurred by the town.
(D) (1) If the property owner fails to pay a bill issued under this subchapter within the time specified in this subchapter, the town shall certify to the County Auditor the amount of the bill, plus any additional administrative costs incurred in the certification.
(2) The Auditor shall place the total amount certified on the tax duplicate for the property affected, and the total amount, including any accrued interest, shall be collected as delinquent taxes are collected and shall be disbursed to the General Fund of the town.
(I.C. 36-7-10.1-4) (Prior Code, § 92.26)