If improved, the owner may ask for reinspection. If the fee is still imposed, the owner may still appeal. Delinquent fees become a lien upon the property. This legislation makes violators of zoning ordinances subject to increased fines and imprisonment. Ten days in jail may be imposed for violations.
Current law limits jail time to willful violations.
Oversight assumes this legislation may result in an increase in revenue to local governments due to new fees and increased fines. The amount of the increased revenue is unknown. This proposal may impact small businesses wishing to become licensed lead abatement professionals as they would be required to meet certain training, education, and experience requirements to be licensed. Additionally, small business considered child occupied facilities would be responsible for abating any lead found within the facility or within the bare soil on the grounds. This bill establishes procedures to abate conditions on property in violation of building or housing codes or that constitute a nuisance as determined by the code official.