Before the superintendent arrives, any property owner may abate the abandoned excavation at his own expense.

(Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1178.)

Terms Used In California Government Code 50243

  • Abandoned excavation: means any abandoned mining shaft, pit, well, septic tank, cesspool, or other abandoned excavation dangerous to persons legally on the premises where the abandoned excavation is located or to minors under the age of 12 years. See California Government Code 50230
  • Superintendent: means street superintendent, his assistants and deputies, or other public officer designated by the legislative body to perform the duties imposed by this article upon the superintendent. See California Government Code 50230
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