The owner of a vacant property is required to:
- Register the vacant property with the City
- Execute an authorization appointing the Hopkins Police Department as an agent of the owner for the purpose of preventing trespass
- Keep the property secured and safe
- Properly maintain the buildings and grounds in compliance with all state and local laws, ordinances, and codes
- Install an excess flow valve on the gas meter outlet within 60 days of acquisition, in order to decrease the risk of fire, explosion, or dangerous conditions