Public Health Rules in St. Martin Parish, LA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated St. Martin Parish, Louisiana.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of St. Martin Parish. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Rodent Control
In the Stephensville-Belle River Area of unincorporated St. Martin Parish, all solid waste must be stored so it does not attract, harbor or breed insects or rodents. Household cans need close-fitting insect- and rodent-proof lids, and bulky items stored on the premises cannot become rodent harborage. A violation is a misdemeanor with a fine of $25.00 to $100.00 or up to 30 days.
Rodent Harborage and Waste Storage in Stephensville-Belle River, St. Martin Parish
Some RestrictionsSt. Martin Parish Code § 36-40(a)(1), (b)(1), (f)(2)
(a)General.(1)The storage of all solid waste shall be practiced so as to prevent the attraction, harborage or breeding of insects and/or rodents and to eliminate conditions harmful to public health or which create safety hazards, odors, unsightliness and public nuisances. ... (1)Be constructed of durable metal or plastic, tapered, be rust-resistant, nonabsorbent, weathertight and leakproof, eas...
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