AR HB1672

Adds the Attorney General as an authorized party to file civil actions to abate nuisances related to premises used in criminal offenses, alongside prosecuting attorneys, city attorneys, citizens, and residents.

Allows the Attorney General to petition for inspection warrants when there is reasonable cause to believe premises are being maintained in violation of nuisance abatement laws.

Eliminates bond requirements for temporary injunctions when proceedings are instituted by the prosecuting attorney, Attorney General, or city attorney.

Clarifies that damages ordered by courts for keeping premises open must be used to investigate and litigate future nuisance abatement actions or fund drug prevention and education programs by cities, counties, or the state.

Prohibits use of damages awarded as part of drug prevention and education programs from replacing existing city, county, state, or federal resources dedicated to those same programs.