§ 153A-140. Abatement of public health nuisances.
§ 153A‑140. Abatement of public healthnuisances.
A county shall have authority, subject to the provisions of Article 57of Chapter 106 of the General Statutes, to remove, abate, or remedy everythingthat is dangerous or prejudicial to the public health or safety. Pursuant tothis section, a board of commissioners may order the removal of a swimming pooland its appurtenances upon a finding that the swimming pool or itsappurtenances is dangerous or prejudicial to public health or safety. Theexpense of the action shall be paid by the person in default, and, if not paid,shall be a lien upon the land or premises where the nuisance arose, and shallbe collected as unpaid taxes. The authority granted by this section may only beexercised upon adequate notice, the right to a hearing, and the right to appealto the General Court of Justice. Nothing in this section shall be deemed torestrict or repeal the authority of any municipality to abate or remedy healthnuisances pursuant to G.S. 160A‑174, 160A‑193, or any other generalor local law. This section shall not affect bona fide farms, but any use offarm property for nonfarm purposes is subject to this section. (1981 (Reg. Sess., 1982), c. 1314, s. 1; 2002‑116, s. 2.)