This chapter shall be construed liberally in accordance with its remedial purposes. The definition of a drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related nuisance shall not be subject to any restrictions or limitations upon public or private nuisance actions at common law. This action is civil in nature and none of its provisions should be interpreted as punishment.

History

Mar. 26, 1999, D.C. Law 12-194, § 14, 45 DCR 7982

Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-81, § 3(b), 53 DCR 1050

Nov. 6, 2010, D.C. Law 18-259, § 7(b), 57 DCR 5591

Emergency Legislation

For temporary addition of chapter, see notes to § 42-3101.

Temporary Legislation

See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3101.

Effect of Amendments

D.C. Law 18-259 substituted “drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related” for “drug or prostitution-related”.

D.C. Law 16-81 substituted “drug or prostitution-related” for “drug-related”.

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 45-3313.