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FL S0668
Bill
Status
5/3/2019
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of public nuisance to include locations used by criminal gangs, gang members, or gang associates for gang-related activity (removing the previous "two or more occasions" requirement)
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Declares any place used more than twice within 6 months for dealing in stolen property, assault/battery, burglary, theft, or robbery by sudden snatching to be a nuisance subject to abatement
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Requires a two-step written notice process before filing for temporary injunction: initial 10-day notice to abate, followed by a 15-day second notice if not complied with
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Allows expedited 24-72 hour notice when a nuisance presents immediate danger of irreparable injury to persons or community safety
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Protects rental property owners from forfeiture if the nuisance was committed by someone other than the owner and rehabilitation begins within 30 days and is completed in reasonable time
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Extends the period before a lien may attach to real estate from 5 days to 15 days of written notice to the property owner
Legislative Description
Public Nuisances
Last Action
Died in Rules
5/3/2019