206.1 If the Department determines that there are environmental conditions, rodent activity, or rodent harborage conditions in private commercial buildings or structures, as specified in Subsections 200.1, 201.2, and 202.2 of these regulations, the Department shall issue the property owner a Notice to Abate Violation, which:

(a) States the nature of the violation observed or reported on the property;

(b) Requires the property owner to take corrective action by:

(1) Reducing or eliminating violations identified in Subsection 206.1(a) were cleaned-up and removed, with proof of proper disposal;

(2) Sealing all visible rodent entryways with hardware cloth or other appropriate material to prevent active infestation or to prevent a reinfestation; and

(3) Ensuring that all corrective action is performed by a licensed and certified pest controller, as specified in Subsection 207.4(a); and

(c) Notifies the property owner that special assessments, fines, and penalties pursuant to Sections 203, 304 and 306 of these regulations may be assessed against the property if all corrective actions identified in Subsection 206.1(b) are not completed within fourteen (14) days from the date on the Notice to Abate Violation.

206.2 The Department shall issue a Notice of Infraction to the property owner who does not comply with Subsections 206.1(b) and (c), Section 305 of these regulations.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 7951 (July 5, 2019).