What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?

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In the Rural Municipality of Marquis No. 191, Saskatchewan, standards: Prohibits dilapidated buildings, unoccupied damaged buildings, overgrown grass/weeds (>0.20m), untidy/unsightly property, junked vehicles, open excavations, yard infestations, dead trees, sharp objects.; enforcement: Designated Officer may issue written order to remedy; Municipality may remedy at owner's cost, recover expenses by civil action or adding to property taxes.; standards: Prohibited to throw, place, deposit, or have dirt, stones, filth or rubbish on any public place in the municipality.; enforcement: Person notified by council, health officer, or municipal official must remove rubbish within 24 hours and place it where directed by notice.. Source: Bylaw No. 06-2021 Nuisance Abatement Bylaw; Bylaw No. 2/61 Removal of Dirt, Stones, Filth or Rubbish from Public Places, verified 2026-06-13.

standards	Prohibits dilapidated buildings, unoccupied damaged buildings, overgrown grass/weeds (>0.20m), untidy/unsightly property, junked vehicles, open excavations, yard infestations, dead trees, sharp objects.	s. 5, s. 6(2), s. 7, s. 8, s. 9, s. 11, s. 12, s. 13, s. 14
enforcement	Designated Officer may issue written order to remedy; Municipality may remedy at owner's cost, recover expenses by civil action or adding to property taxes.	s. 24, s. 29, s. 31

standards	Prohibited to throw, place, deposit, or have dirt, stones, filth or rubbish on any public place in the municipality.	s. 2: "throwing, placing, depositing, or having on any public place... any dirt, stones, filth or rubbish"
enforcement	Person notified by council, health officer, or municipal official must remove rubbish within 24 hours and place it where directed by notice.	s. 2: "within twenty-four hours after having been notified... remove said dirt, stones, filth or rubbish"

Property maintenance — Rural Municipality of Marquis No. 191, Saskatchewan