The purpose of this Regulation is to protect the health of general
public in the Town of Easton by providing the Board of Health with
the authority to issue Orders to protect the public from actual threats
of "Mosquito-Borne Illnesses."
These Rules and Regulations are adopted under the authority
of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 111, Sections 31.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
MOSQUITO-BORNE ILLNESS
Any and all viruses, diseases or infections that may be transmitted
to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquito-Borne
Illnesses shall include, but not be limited to Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
Following the issuance of a containment and prevention Order,
the Town of Easton Board of Health may issue further orders as appropriate
to aid in the enforcement of this Regulation and may enforce these
provisions in equity, including the request for injunctive relief,
in a court of competent jurisdiction. Any failure to comply with any
Order issued hereunder shall result in the issuance of a formal warning.
Any failure to comply with such a warning shall result in a fine of
not more than $100. Any failure to comply after the issuance of said
initial fine may be punishable by a subsequent fine of up to $1,000.
Each day of a continued non-compliance shall constitute a separate
violation.