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(a) Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to determine compliance with the provisions of this division, the Health Officer may enter any buildings or place at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the Health Officer by this division; provided that, if such building or place be occupied, he/she shall first present proper credentials and demand entry; and, if such building or place be unoccupied, he/she shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or place and demand entry. If such entry is refused, the Health Officer shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry. (Ord. 2584, § 2, 11/7/2017)

(b) In the event a sewage or wastewater treatment system subject to this division is operated, constructed, or repaired contrary to the terms of this division or regulations issued by the Health Officer, the Health Officer may send written notice to the owner of the land as shown on the most recent equalized assessment roll, at his/her address listed on said roll. Said notice shall state the manner in which the system is in violation, what corrective measures must be taken, the time within which such corrections must be made, and, that if the land owner fails to make corrections within the period provided, the corrections may be made by the County and the land owner shall be liable for the costs thereof. (Ord. 2584, § 2, 11/7/2017)

(c) If the corrections listed on the notice are not made as required in said notice, the Health Officer shall abate the nuisance or violation pursuant to §§ 351-1 et seq. The notice permitted by this subsection need not be given prior to abating the nuisance or violation pursuant to §§ 351-1 et seq. (Ord. 945, § 8, 10/2/1973; Ord. 2584, § 2, 11/7/2017)