53 Pa. Stat. § 68008

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
Section 68008 - Written order for violation

When the board of health, health officer or inspectors determine that a health or sanitation hazard or violation exists, a written order shall be directed to the owner or occupant of the premises involved, ordering an abatement of the hazard or violation and the taking of corrective action as the board of health, health officer or inspectors may deem necessary under the circumstances. The order shall set forth a specific time in which the abatement and corrective action shall be accomplished. If the order is not complied with within the time provided, the board of health, health officer or inspectors may enter the premises and issue orders for the immediate termination of activities creating the violation, the potential violation and all acts of commerce conducted in, on or at the premises in question. In addition, the board of health, health officer or inspectors may proceed to enforce the law or regulation being violated the same as ordinances of the township.

53 P.S. § 68008

1933, May 1, P.L. 103, No. 69, § 3008, added 1995, Nov. 9, P.L. 350, No. 60, § 1, effective in 180 days.