Code of Alabama - Title 45: Local Laws - Section 45-37A-251.24 - Entry of municipal employees and agents on property to abate nuisance; abatement by private contractor

Section 45-37A-251.24 - Entry of municipal employees and agents on property to abate nuisance; abatement by private contractor.

If the nuisance on the property has not been abated within 14 days after the city governing body’s resolution, the mayor of the city shall order the nuisance to be abated. The abatement may be accomplished, at the option of the city, by its own forces or by contract. For purposes of this subpart, compliance with the competitive bid laws shall not be required. All city employees and duly authorized agents are expressly authorized to enter private property for the purpose of abating the nuisance thereon.

(Act 95-574, p. 1204, Art. II, §5.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021