§ 27-106. Definitions.

For the purposes of this division, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Abate means to take measures to control mosquito breeding.

Artificial containers means any manmade containers, including, but not limited to, tires, swimming pools, cans, vases, buckets, boats, bird baths, jars, canals, ditches or flower cutting containers.

Artificially induced mosquito breeding area is any site at which five (5) or more immature mosquitoes are present in artificial containers, vegetative plants or wastewater facilities at any one (1) time.

Enforcement officer means the Director of the Jefferson Parish Department of Environmental Affairs or other designated representatives of the department of environmental affairs, as defined by the Jefferson Parish Code of Ordinances.

Immature mosquito means a mosquito larva or pupa.

Person means an individual, corporation, organization, partnership, municipality, or other legal entity.

Responsible party means the owner of the property that is the site of the artificially induced mosquito breeding.

Structure means a solid roofed and walled building constructed for permanent use.

Tire means a continuous covering for the wheel of a vehicle usually made of rubber reinforced with cords of nylon, fiberglass or other material.

Vegetative plant means any growing plant.

(Ord. No. 21727, § 1, 12-11-02)