AB 2317 Summary

• Authorizes cities and counties to collect fines related to nuisance abatement using nuisance abatement liens or special assessments until January 1, 2014.

• Creates two versions of nuisance abatement statutes: one effective through December 31, 2013 that includes fines collection authority, and a second version operative January 1, 2014 that removes fines from lien and special assessment procedures.

• Establishes procedures for recording nuisance abatement liens with the same force and priority as judgment liens, including requirements for notice to property owners and recordation details.

• Permits counties and cities to collect abatement costs, administrative costs, and attorney's fees from property owners, with collection through liens, special assessments, or foreclosure actions.

• Requires notice by certified mail to property owners before imposing special assessments for abatement costs, with properties subject to tax collector sale after three years of delinquency.