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FL H0551
Bill
Status
5/3/2019
Primary Sponsor
Civil Justice Subcommittee
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AI Summary
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Expands public nuisance definition to include locations used by criminal gangs, gang members, or gang associates for criminal or gang-related activity, subject to abatement under existing nuisance laws
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Declares premises used more than twice within 6 months for dealing in stolen property, assault/battery, burglary, theft, or robbery by sudden snatching as nuisances subject to abatement
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Revises notice requirements for nuisance abatement: defendants must receive 10-day written notice to abate, followed by a second 15-day notice before temporary injunction applications can be filed
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Creates expedited 24-72 hour notice period for nuisances presenting danger of immediate and irreparable injury to persons or community safety
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Protects rental property owners from abatement or forfeiture if the nuisance was committed by someone other than the owner and the owner begins rehabilitation within 30 days and completes it within a reasonable time
Legislative Description
Public Nuisances
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
5/3/2019