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§ 168-23 BROOME COUNTY CHARTER AND CODE
§ 168-23
ARTICLE VI
Rodent Control
§ 168-23. Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply only in the interpretation and enforcement of this article:
DWELLING — Any building or structure which is wholly or partly intended to be used for
living or sleeping by human occupants, and includes appurtenances attached thereto.
DWELLING UNIT — Any habitable room or rooms located within a dwelling which is used
or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking or eating.
EXTERMINATION — The control and elimination of rodents, insects, vermin or other pests
by eliminating their harborage places; by removing and making inaccessible materials that
may serve as their food; by poisoning, spraying, fumigating, trapping or by any other
elimination methods approved by the Commissioner of Health.
GARBAGE — Animal or vegetable waste resulting from handling, preparation, cooking or
consumption of food, and also combustible waste material. The term shall also include paper,
rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings and other
combustible materials.
HARBORAGES — Improperly stored or handled containers, lumber, boxes, building
material, barrels, machinery, vehicles, raw materials and other such items that afford
protection or nesting places for rodents, insects, vermin or other such items that afford
protection or nesting places for rodents, insects, vermin or other pests.
INFESTATION — The presence of any rodents, insects, vermin or other pests on a premises.
MULTIPLE DWELLING — Any dwelling containing more than two dwelling units.
NONDWELLING STRUCTURE — Any structure, except a dwelling, used or intended to be
used for the shelter or enclosure of any person, animal or property of any kind.
OCCUPANT — A person who uses or occupies a building structure, whether as owner or
tenant. A tenant who uses a part of a building structure shall be deemed the "occupant" of that
part of which he has actual or constructive possession. The owner, agent or other person
having custody or control of a building structure shall be deemed the "occupant" of the part
that is vacant.
OWNER — Any person who, alone or jointly, or severally with others:
A. Shall have legal title to any dwelling or dwelling unit, with or without accompanying
actual possession thereof; or
B. Shall have charge, care or control of any dwelling unit or dwelling as owner, lessee,
mortgagee or vendee in possession, assignee of rents or as a receiver; or an executor,
administrator or trustee who shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this article
to the same extent as if he were the owner.
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