Augusta-Richmond County, GA Public Health Rules: Rodent Control (2026)
Key Facts
- Core duty
- Premises free of insect/rodent infestation
- Citation
- Code Tit. 7, § 7-1-133(c)
- Enforcer
- Director-Building Official
- Penalty
- Misdemeanor citation under § 1-6-1
- Process
- Notice of Violation precedes citation
Summary
Augusta-Richmond County requires every property to stay free of insect and rodent infestation under its building maintenance code, enforced by the Director-Building Official through inspection and notice-and-abate procedures.
(c)Exterior insect and rodent control. All premises shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation and other noxious pests.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Recodification).
Full Breakdown
Section 7-1-133(c) of the Augusta-Richmond County Code's maintenance standards for buildings and structures requires all premises -- residential, commercial, and vacant lots alike -- to be kept free from insect and rodent infestation and other noxious pests. The Director-Building Official enforces the standard through property inspections and a written Notice of Violation giving owners a reasonable period to correct the problem. If the condition isn't corrected, the owner or occupant faces citation as a misdemeanor under Section 1-6-1, with each day of continued infestation counting as a separate offense.
Violations & Fines
Citation as a misdemeanor under Section 1-6-1 after a Notice of Violation goes uncorrected; each day the infestation continues is a separate offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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