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MS HB937
Bill
Status
2/4/2014
Primary Sponsor
Charles Busby
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum aggregate cleanup cost that municipalities can assess against commercial or industrial property owners from $20,000 to $250,000 per year (or fair market value after cleaning, whichever is less) when property is deemed a menace to public health, safety, and welfare
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Maintains the existing $20,000 per year cap for residential properties while creating the new higher threshold specifically for industrial and commercial properties
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Authorizes municipalities to clean properties by cutting grass/weeds, removing rubbish, dilapidated buildings, fences, debris, filling cisterns, and draining cesspools when owners fail to do so
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Requires municipalities to provide notice via U.S. mail and posted notice at least two weeks before a hearing, and allows reentry for cleaning up to 12 times in 24 months with 7 days' posted notice
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Effective date: July 1, 2014
Legislative Description
Municipalities; authorize to access certain clean-up costs for industrial or commercial properties within.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2014