Subd. 1. The Enforcement Official shall enforce the provisions relating to nuisances. The enforcement official shall have the authority to inspect private premises and take all reasonable precautions to prevent the commission and maintenance of public nuisances. Except in emergency situations of imminent danger to human life and safety, or when the owner, resident, or other person in control of the property has granted permission, or when a violation can be seen without entering the property, the Enforcement Official shall obtain an administrative search warrant to enter private property.
Subd. 2. The Enforcement Official may commence enforcement action by citation, complaint or civil proceeding.