Sec. 9. (a) The weed control board shall require persons who own:
(1) real estate; or
(2) easements, rights-of-way, or other similar interests in real estate;
in the county to control and contain noxious weeds growing on the real estate.
(b) A five (5) day written notice to remove any noxious weeds shall be issued by the board. The notice may be served:
(1) by certified or registered mail addressed to the latest address of the person or to the person's resident agent; or
(2) personally by the sheriff.
(c) The weed control board shall notify the township trustee when the board has sent a notice to a person to remove noxious weeds growing on real estate in the township.