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AR SB43

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Hutchinson

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-74-109(b) to define premises used in the commission of three or more continuing criminal violations as a common nuisance subject to injunction, court-ordered eviction, or damages
  • Expands who may bring nuisance abatement actions to include prosecuting attorneys, city attorneys of municipalities, citizens of the state, and county residents
  • Requires that notice of alleged common nuisance be provided to the owner, lessee, or agent of the premises before legal action can proceed
  • Establishes a 90-day period after notice during which property owners, lessees, or agents must make reasonable efforts to cooperate with authorities to cure the nuisance condition

Legislative Description

Concerning Civil Suits In Connection With Criminal Activity.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/9/2017

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