Whenever any nuisance, foul or noxious odors, gases or vapors, water in which mosquito larvae exist, source of filth, or cause of sickness or disease is found on public property or on a public highway, street, lane, alley, or other public place, notice shall be given by the department of health, or its agent, to the person officially in charge thereof, and the person shall be notified to abate, destroy, remove, or prevent the same. In case of failure to comply with the notice, the mode of procedure shall be the same as hereinbefore provided in case of private persons in section 322-2.
HRS § 322-3