(a) Initial order.--If the board finds a condition or premises to be a nuisance to the health of the people of the borough, it shall issue a written order of abatement directed to the owner or agent of the owner of the premises. The order shall:
(1) state that the conditions specified in the premises constitute the nuisance; and
(2) order an abatement of the nuisance within a specified reasonable time.
(b) Subsequent order.--
(1) Upon noncompliance of the order under subsection (a), the board shall issue a written order to the health officer directing removal or abatement of the nuisance.
(2) An order under paragraph (1) shall be executed by the health officer or an agent of the health officer.
(3) The expense of execution under paragraph (2) shall be recoverable as a municipal claim from the owner of the premises, with a 10% penalty.
(c) Legal action.--In lieu of or in addition to the procedure under subsections (a) and (b), council may seek relief from a nuisance or threatened nuisance by an action at law or in equity. Council may seek guidance of the board or the health officer in determining the nature of the relief requested.
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