§ 35-9-115 — Certain structures declared nuisance; sale of materials; expenses constitute lien; disposition of proceeds

Wyoming § 35-9-115

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 35: Public Health and Safety
• Ch. 9: FIRE PROTECTION
• Art. 1: DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION

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If the owner or occupant fails to comply with an order of
condemnation within the time fixed by the court, the state fire
marshal, county fire warden or the chief of a fire department or
district shall alter, repair or demolish the building or
structure in accordance with the order. If a building or
structure is demolished in accordance with the order, the state
fire marshal, county fire warden or the chief of a fire
department or district may dispose of the salvaged materials at
public auction upon five (5) days posted notice. He shall keep
an accurate account of the expenses incurred in carrying out the
order. He shall report his action and present a statement of the
expenses incurred by him and the amount received from any
salvage sale to the court for approval and allowance. The court
shall examine, correct if necessary and allow the expense
account. The amount allowed constitutes a lien against the real
estate on which the building or structure is or was situated and
if the amount is not paid by the owner or occupant within six
(6) months after the amount has been examined and approved by
the court, the real estate shall be sold under court order by
the county sheriff in the manner provided by law for the sale of
real estate upon execution. The proceeds of the sale shall be
paid into the state treasury. If the amount received as salvage
or on sale exceeds the expense incurred by the state fire
marshal, county fire warden or the chief of the fire department
or district, the court shall direct the payment of the surplus
to the previous owner for his use and benefit.