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.
(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.)
1981 Ed., § 45-3313.
D.C. Law 16-81 substituted “drug or prostitution-related” for “drug-related”.
D.C. Law 18-259 substituted “drug-, firearm-, or prostitution-related” for “drug or prostitution-related”.
For temporary addition of chapter, see notes to § 42-3101.
See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 42-3101.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Chapter 31 - Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement
§ 42–3102.01. Authority to obtain law enforcement records
§ 42–3104. Preliminary injunction
§ 42–3105. Protection of witnesses
§ 42–3106. Conviction not required
§ 42–3109. Evidence of reputation
§ 42–3111.01. Drug-, Firearm-, or Prostitution-Related Nuisance Abatement Fund