Definitions of words, phrases and terms used in this chapter shall be those set forth in M.S. §§ 145A.02 and 152.0275, as they may be amended from time to time, and this section. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
(A) ABATEMENT. The proper removal and/or containment of substances or materials hazardous to humans and/or the environment. ABATEMENT is part of remediation.
(B) CHILD. Any person less than 18 years of age.
(C) CLANDESTINE LAB SITE. Any structure or conveyance or outdoor location occupied or affected by the conditions or chemicals typically associated with the manufacturing of methamphetamine or other unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance.
(D) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. A drug, substance or immediate precursor as defined in M.S. § 152.01, subd. 4, as it may be amended from time to time. The term shall not include distilled spirits, wine, malt beverages, intoxicating liquors or tobacco.
(E) COUNTY. Wright County.
(F) EMERGENCY RESPONSE. Includes, but is not limited to, removing and collecting evidence; securing the site; and removal, remediation and hazardous chemical assessment or inspection of the site where the relevant offense or offenses took place, regardless of whether these actions are performed by the public entities themselves or by private contractors paid by the public entities or the property owner.
(G) GARBAGE. Any discarded material resulting from the handling, processing, storage, preparation, serving and consumption of food.
(H) HEALTH AUTHORITY. The County Human Services Board and its designated employees, agents or contractors, as the County Board of Commissioners may designate.
(I) OCCUPANT. Any person who occupies real property, whether with or without any right, title or interest in the property, and any person in possession or charge of such property, in the event the owner resides or is located elsewhere.
(J) OWNER. Any person, persons, organization or corporation that owns, in whole or in part, the land, structure or other property or is the purchaser of the property under contract for deed.
(K) PERSONAL PROPERTY. All property other than that defined in definitions for “property” and “structure” herein that is subject to ownership.
(L) PROPERTY. Publicly- or privately-owned real property, including buildings and other structures, motor vehicles as defined in M.S. § 609.487, subd. 2a, as it may be amended from time to time, public waters and public rights-of-way.
(M) PROPERTY AGENT. A person authorized by a property owner to act in transacting business matters or in managing the affairs of the property.
(N) PROFESSIONAL REMEDIATION FIRM. A firm that has provided written assurance to the Health Authority that they have appropriate equipment, procedures and personnel to accomplish remediation and that they are an experienced HAZMAT contractor.
(O) PUBLIC HEALTH NUISANCE. Any activity or failure to act that adversely affects the public health and shall include, but is not limited to, any condition which poses an immediate and direct hazard to human health if left unremedied due to the existence of the condition itself or due to the immediate threat of transmission of disease through insects, animals or other means of transmission or infections and includes, but is not limited to, a clandestine lab site and other public health hazards.
(P) REMEDIATION. Proper cleanup, treatment or containment of hazardous substances or methamphetamine, in accordance with local, state or federal regulations, at or in a clandestine lab site or public health nuisance, and may include demolition or disposal of structures or other property when an assessment so indicates.
(Q) RUBBISH. Any non-putrescible solid wastes including, but not limited to, ashes, paper, cardboard, tin cans, yard clippings, wood, glass, bedding, furniture, appliances, concrete, asphalt, tires, plastic, metal or fiberglass.
(R) STRUCTURE. A dwelling, building, motor vehicle, trailer, boat, appliance or any other area or location, either fixed or temporary.
(S) VULNERABLE ADULT. The meaning as defined in M.S. Ch. 609.232, subd. 11, as it may be amended from time to time.
(T) WASTE. Material that, in the opinion of the Health Authority, is no longer of any value for its original purpose and has been or should be discarded.
(Ord. 11-06, passed 11-29-2011)