CT HB06948

Repeals and replaces Section 19a-343 of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2015, to establish state authority to bring nuisance abatement actions.

Grants the state exclusive right to abate public nuisances on commercial or residential property when three or more arrests, arrest warrants indicating a pattern of criminal activity, or citations for municipal ordinance violations occur within 365 days preceding the action.

Expands qualifying offenses for nuisance abatement to include prostitution, obscenity/child pornography, gambling, drug offenses, alcohol violations, chop shops, assault, sexual assault, murder, fire safety violations, firearm offenses, and incitement to injury.

Adds new nuisance abatement basis for municipal ordinance violations involving excessive noise on nonresidential property, overcrowded dwellings, and illegal massage therapy operations that significantly impact surrounding areas.

Modifies Section 30-86 violations to include sale or delivery of alcoholic liquor to minors as grounds for nuisance abatement actions.