§50-16.

§50-16.
   
   Cities and towns in this state shall have the right and power to
   determine what is and what shall constitute a nuisance within their
   respective corporate limits, and for the protection of the public
   health, the public parks and the public water supply, shall have such
   power outside of the corporate limits; and wherever it is practical so
   to do, said cities and towns shall have the power summarily to abate
   any such nuisance after notice to the owner, and an opportunity for
   him to be heard, if this can be given.