Ansonia, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-8
Adoption of rules and regulations by health officer
Operative Text
The health officer is hereby authorized to make and, after a public hearing has been held in accordance with the laws governing the conduct of public hearings by the health officer of the city, to adopt such written rules and regulations as may be necessary for the proper enforcement of the provisions of this chapter; provided, that such rules and regulations shall not be in conflict with the provisions of this chapter. The health officer shall file a certified copy of all rules and regulations which he may adopt with the city clerk. Such rules and regulations shall have the same force and effect as the provisions of this chapter, and the penalty for violation thereof shall be the same as the penalty for violation of the provisions of this chapter.
Under Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. I § 13-8, the city's health officer has the authority to create and formally adopt written rules and regulations to help carry out the housing and health standards established in Chapter 13. Before any such rules take effect, a public hearing must be held, and a certified copy of the adopted rules must be filed with the city clerk. Once adopted, these administrative rules carry the same legal weight as the ordinance itself, and violations of them are subject to the same penalties as violations of the underlying chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Ansonia should be aware that under ch. 13, art. I § 13-8, the health officer may issue supplemental written rules that carry the full force of the ordinance. Compliant operators generally monitor filings with the city clerk's office to stay current on any newly adopted regulations, since those rules are enforceable to the same degree as the chapter's core provisions. Staying informed about public hearings held by the health officer is one way operators keep abreast of regulatory changes before they take effect.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Ansonia benefit from knowing that, under ch. 13, art. I § 13-8, health officer regulations filed with the city clerk carry the same legal authority as the ordinance itself — meaning violations of those rules are treated the same as violations of the chapter's core requirements. If a housing condition appears to breach either the ordinance or any supplemental rules adopted under this section, tenants can generally contact the city's health officer's office to inquire about enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand which rules are currently in effect and what general options exist for raising a violation.
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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