Nuisance Complaint Explanation/Summary

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The LCHD addresses a variety of public health nuisance complaints occurring throughout Lawrence Co., such as garbage/trash, housing, insects, rodents, sewage, food related, etc. Upon receiving a complaint, we will perform an on-site investigation and issue an enforcement notice depending on jurisdiction and severity.  The enforcement notice will allot an amount of time for the nuisance to be resolved before a reinspection is performed and any further action is evaluated.

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Please complete a nuisance complaint form and bring it to the health department.

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***Not all nuisance complaints involve public health and, therefore,  the LCHD has limited jurisdiction.  However, we will attempt to refer you to the proper authority or organization.

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***Nuisance complaints located within the city limits of Ironton, OH should be addressed to the Ironton Mayor’s Office. We can then assist as needed.

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Ohio law pertaining to nuisance complaints is under the Ohio Revised Code:  O.R.C. 3707

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