Georgia § 2-7-17 - Treatment of nuisance by department where owner fails to act; lien for expenses; compensation not allowed.
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§ 2-7-17. Treatment of nuisance by department where owner fails to act; lien for expenses; compensation not allowed.
Whenever an owner or other person cannot be found or fails, neglects, or refuses to obey the requirements of the notice given under Code Section 2-7-16 and the rules and regulations made pursuant to this article, such requirements shall be carried out by the inspectors or other employees or agents of the department. The Commissioner shall have and enforce a lien for the expense thereof against the place in or upon which such expense was incurred, in the same manner as liens are had and enforced upon buildings and lots, wharves, and piers, for labor and materials furnished by virtue of contract with the owner. No compensation shall be allowed for any trees or plants, plant products, or other things or substances that are destroyed. (Ga. L. 1937, p. 659, § 8.) Cross references. - Mechanics' and materialmen's liens generally, § 44-14-360 et seq.
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What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 2-7-17 cover?
Section 2-7-17 ("Treatment of nuisance by department where owner fails to act; lien for expenses; compensation not allowed.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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