SB 1261 | Authorizes St. Louis to abate the property owner's dwelling at the owner's expense for exceeding certain lead levels |
Sponsor: | Dougherty | Co-Sponsor(s) | ||
LR Number: | 4504S.02I | Fiscal Note: | 4504-02 | |
Committee: | Local Government and Economic Development | |||
Last Action: | 03/12/02 - Hearing Conducted S Local Government & Economic | Journal page: | ||
Development Committee | ||||
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Effective Date: | August 28, 2002 | |||
SB 1261 - This act authorizes the governing body of St.
Louis to abate the property owner's dwelling at the owner's
expense after a child has been identified as having an elevated
blood level. The city may issue fines and penalties, attach a
property lien on the owner's real property or publicize the
owner's noncompliance with the local papers on a weekly basis.
These remedies are in addition to those provided by law.
STEPHEN WITTE