1. (a) A person initiating an action under this chapter to abate a nuisance existing on a property shall, at least forty-five (45) days before filing the action, provide notice to:

   1. (1) each tenant of the property; and

   2. (2) the owner of record;

      that a nuisance exists on the property.

2. (b) The notice required under this section must specify the following:

   1. (1) The date and time the nuisance was first discovered.
   2. (2) The location on the property where the nuisance is allegedly occurring.

3. (c) The notice must be:

   1. (1) hand delivered; or

   2. (2) sent by certified mail;

      to each tenant and the owner of record.

4. (d) A person initiating an action to abate a nuisance under this chapter shall:

   1. (1) when notice is provided under this section, produce all evidence in the person's possession or control of the existence of the nuisance; and

   2. (2) if requested by the owner, assist the owner in the production of witness and physical evidence.

      [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 34-19-3-5.]

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.15.