South Portland, ME Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Housing)

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South Portland, ME Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Housing)
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* Cross reference(s)--Rodent control generally, § 10-18 et seq.; responsibility of owner and occupant of
dwelling to maintain such dwelling in a rodentproof or reasonably insectproof condition, § 12-74.
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Sec. 12-198. Health officer may require extermination, rodentproofing.

Rodent or vermin extermination and rodentproofing may be required by the health
officer.
(Code 1966, § 58-1)

Sec. 12-199. Dwellings to be free of insects, rodents, vermin.

Every dwelling shall be free from insects, rodents or vermin.
(Code 1966, § 5-8-1)

Sec. 12-200. Responsibility for extermination.

Responsibility for extermination required by this article shall be as set forth
in section 12-74.
(Code 1966, § 5-8-3)

Sec. 12-201. Screening requirements.

During that portion of each year when the health officer deems it necessary for
protection against mosquitoes, flies and other insects, every door opening directly
from a dwelling unit to outdoor space shall have supplied screens and a self-closing
device, and every window or other device with openings to outdoor space, used for
ventilation, shall likewise be supplied with screens. In every basement or cellar at
least one window, and every opening used for ventilation which might provide an entry
for rodents, shall be supplied with a screen or such other device as will effectively
prevent their entrance.
(Code 1966, § 5-8-2)

Sec. 12-202—12-219. Reserved

(Ord. No. 3 17/18, 8/7/17 [Fiscal Note: Less than $1,000])
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ARTICLE IX. HOUSING SECURITY

Sec. 12-220. Purpose