In every such action in which it shall be ascertained by the court that the nuisance or source of foulness or ill health existed at the time of the commencement of the action, substantially as therein set forth, the court may abate the same by an injunction or otherwise. The court may charge the costs of the action upon the property whereon the nuisance or source of foulness or ill health is found, and enforce the payment of the same by the sale of the property or any part of it; or the court may order the persons who caused the nuisance or source of foulness or ill health, or allowed the same to continue, to pay the costs.

L.1947, c. 177, p. 804, s. 30. Amended by L.1953, c. 26, p. 466, s. 5.