Notification of ragweed infestation

Anyone who spots ragweed in Munich, which has an allergenic effect on humans, can report this to the city.

Description

Ragweed is a plant that germinates from spring to summer. Its pollen has an allergenic effect on humans. Anyone who spots ragweed in the Munich city area can report this to the health department.

Owners or authorised users of properties and areas on which ragweed grows are required to carry out suitable control and removal measures or, if necessary, have them carried out by specialist companies. The Health Department is available to advise private property owners.

In the case of public properties that are under the administration of the City of Munich itself, the relevant specialist departments of the city administration are notified internally. They are responsible for the removal of the plants.

Duration & Costs

Fees

Private owners must bear any costs incurred themselves. In particular, plants that are already in bloom must be removed immediately.

Legal basis

State Criminal and Ordinance Act (general hazard prevention)

Landeshauptstadt München

Gesundheitsreferat
Geschäftsbereich Recht und Kreisverwaltungsaufgaben
Abteilung Kreisverwaltungsaufgaben

Internet

Postal address

Landeshauptstadt München
Gesundheitsreferat
Geschäftsbereich Recht und Kreisverwaltungsaufgaben
Abteilung Kreisverwaltungsaufgaben

Schwanthalerstraße 69
80336 München

Fax: +49 89 233-66953

Address

Schwanthalerstraße 69
80336 München

by arrangement

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