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Page 3 of 13 (3) require the owners or occupants of lands to remove unwholesome substances or the unauthorized deposit of solid waste and, if not removed, provide for their removal at the expense of the owner or occupant, which expense shall be a lien upon the property and may be collected as a special assessment; (4 ) provide for or regulate the disposal of sewage, garbage, and other refuse; and ( 5 ) provide for the cleaning of, and removal of obstructions from waters in the town and prevent their obstruction or pollution. (b) The town hoard may establish a board of health under section 14 5A. 07 r subdivision 2, with all the powers of a board of health under the general laws. Subd. 15. Nuisances. The town board may by ordinance define nuisances and provide for their prevention or abatement. Subd. 16. Amusements. The town board may by ordinance: 1) prevent or license and regulate the exhibition of circuses , theatrical performances, amusements, or shows of arr kind, and the keeping of billiard tables g alleys; and bowlin y (2 ) prohibit gambling and gambling devices; and (3 ) license, regulate or prohibit devices commonly used for gambling purposes. Subd. 17. Repealed, 1984 c 562 s 48 Subd. 18. regulation of buildings. The town board may by ordinance regulate the construction of buildings. Subd. 19. General welfare. The town board may provide for the government and good order of the town, the suppression of vice and immorality, the prevention of crime, the protection of public and private property, the benefit of residence, trade, and commerce, and the promotion of health, safety, order, convenience, and the general welfare by ordinances consistent with the constitution and laws of the United States and this state as it deems expedient. Subd. 20, Departments; boards. The town board may create departments and advisory boards and appoint town officers, employees, and agents as deemed necessary for the proper management and operation of town affairs. It may prescribe the duties and compensation of all officers, appointive and elective, employees, and agents, if not otherwise prescribed by law. It may require any officer or employee to furnish a bond conditioned for the faithful exercise of duties and the proper application of, and payment upon demand of, a l 1 money officially received by the officer or employee. Unless otherwise prescribed by law, it shall fix the amount of the bonds. The bonds furnished by the clerk and treasurer shall be corporate surety bonds. It may provide for the payment from town funds of the premium on the official bond, of any town 4/10/2003