HAR §11-26-34. Rodents; rubbish and loose materials

(a) No rubbish of any description shall be placed, left, dumped, or permitted to be stored in the vicinity of any building, in such a way as to afford a harboring or breeding place for rodents. (b) Indiscriminate dumping of rubbish or waste is prohibited. (c) Firewood, scrap lumber, and other loose usable materials on any premises shall be piled orderly on platforms or stands with sufficient clearance to prevent rat harborage and also to facilitate inspection and cleaning. [Eff. 9/18/81; am and comp 8/10/00] (Auth: HRS §§321-9, 321-10, 321-11) (Imp: HRS §321- 11) §11-26-35 Rodents; demolishing of structure and clearing of sites and vacant lots. (a) No person, firm, or corporation shall demolish or clear any structure, site, or vacant lot without first ascertaining the presence or absence of rodents which may endanger the public health by dispersal from such premises. 26-9 §11-26-35 (b) Should any such inspection reveal the presence of rodents, the person, firm, or corporation shall eradicate the rodents before demolishing or clearing the structure, site, or vacant lot. (c) The department may conduct an independent inspection to monitor compliance, or request a written report. (d) Vacant lots and ground not built upon shall be kept free of harborages. (e) Any person, firm, or corporation applying for a demolition or land clearing permit shall be assessed an application fee of $25 per application at the time of filing, payable to the director of health. The fee, for administrative costs, does not obligate the department to conduct an inspection to fulfill any requirement of this section. [Eff. 9/18/81; am and comp 8/10/00] (Auth: HRS §§91, 321-1, 321-9, 321-10, 321-11) (Imp: HRS §321-9)