HB 4962
Drug-Related Nuisances
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a legal framework to address drug-related nuisances in West Virginia. It defines ‘drug-related nuisance’ as properties used to facilitate drug activity or creating unsafe conditions due to drug use. The bill allows individuals and community organizations to file lawsuits to abate these nuisances, outlines procedures for doing so, and creates civil and criminal penalties for property owners and those involved. It also provides for court orders to address the issues and potentially evict tenants.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘drug-related nuisance’ encompassing property used for drug activity and conditions endangering public safety.
- Allows individuals and community organizations to file lawsuits to abate drug-related nuisances.
- Establishes procedures for filing and dismissing complaints, including notice requirements to property owners.
- Creates civil and criminal penalties for property owners and those involved in drug-related activities, including fines and potential eviction.
- Grants courts authority to issue injunctions and other equitable relief to address the nuisance.
- Provides for the appointment of a receiver to manage properties affected by drug-related nuisances.
- Allows for the suspension or cancellation of abatement orders if the nuisance is abated.
- Establishes a process for dismissing private citizen complaints if they are deemed frivolous or brought in bad faith.
Who is affected
- Property Owners
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