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–279– -279§ 5033. Private nuisance defined Every nuisance not included in the definition in section 5032 of this title is private. § 5034. Acts under authority of law Nothing which is done or maintained under the express authority of law can be deemed a nuisance. § 5035. Abatement does not preclude action The abatement of a nuisance does not prejudice the right of a person to recover damages for its past existence. Subchapter II—Public Nuisances § 5061. Lapse of time does not legalize The lapse of time can not legalize a public nuisance, amounting to an actual obstruction of public right. § 5062. Remedies against public nuisance The remedies against a public nuisance are: ^1) information; (2) civil action; and i (3) abatement. § 5063. Information The remedy by information is regulated by Title 6. § 5064. Action by private person A private jjerson may maintain an action for a public nuisance, if it is specially injurious to himself, but not otherwise. § 5065. Abatement by public body or oflGlcer A public nuisance may be abated by any public body or officer authorized thereto by law. Subchapter III—Private Nuisances § 5091. Remedies for private nuisance The remedy against a private nuisance is a civil action.

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