New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-65
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Every person who shall violate any order of the board of health commissioners or its officers or any order or ordinance of the city relating to health for which no other penalty is provided, shall be subject to punishment as provided in section 1-15 of this Code.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 2 § 13-65 establishes a catch-all penalty framework for health-related violations. When a person violates an order issued by the board of health commissioners (or its officers) or any city health ordinance, and no other specific penalty is spelled out elsewhere, the general penalty provision in section 1-15 of the Code applies. This provision ensures that health orders and ordinances carry enforceable consequences even when a dedicated penalty clause is absent.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 13, art. II, div. 2 § 13-65, property owners and managers who receive orders from the New Britain board of health commissioners or its officers are expected to comply promptly and fully. Operators who maintain properties in conformance with applicable city health ordinances avoid exposure to the catch-all penalties referenced in section 1-15. Keeping records of inspections, corrective actions, and correspondence with health officials is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-65 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances means that health orders and city health ordinances have teeth even when a specific penalty is not written into the rule itself. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating a board of health order or a city health ordinance may consider contacting the board of health commissioners to report the condition. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New Britain's local code can help residents understand what options are generally available when health standards are not being met.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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