Whenever rat holes, burrows or other evidences of rat infestation are found on any premises or in any building within the City, it shall be the duty of the owner, manager or agent of the owner of the property to exterminate the rats or cause the rats to be exterminated. Such extermination procedures shall commence no more than twenty-four hours after the receipt of written notice from the Health Officer. Within ten days after extermination, the owner or manager shall cause all of the rat holes or burrows in the ground to be filled with earth, ashes, or other suitable material.
(Ord. 7635. Passed 7-6-82.)