2000 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 547

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 805
Sponsored By:
Delegate Montague
Entitled:
Community Associations - Abatement of Nuisances

Synopsis:

Authorizing specified community associations to bring an action in District Court to abate a nuisance based on the purchase or possession of a controlled dangerous substance, prostitution, or the possession of a handgun without a permit; authorizing the District Court, for a first offense, to award monetary damages between $5,000 and $25,000 to abate the nuisance; authorizing the District Court, for a subsequent offense, to award monetary damages between $10,000 and $25,000 to abate the nuisance; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/7
First Reading Economic Matters
2/10
Re-assigned Commerce and Government Matters
2/15
Hearing 3/2 at 1:00 p.m.
3/17
Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES -see also- SUBSTANCE ABUSE
DAMAGES
DISTRICT COURTS
GUNS
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS
JURISDICTION
NUISANCES -see also- NOISE; WEEDS
PROSTITUTION
WEAPONS -see also- GUNS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 4-401 )
Real Property
( 14-126 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered