§ 2-308. Declaration of public nuisance and entry of order.  


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  • (a)

    After conducting the hearing under the terms of this division, the drug abatement board may declare the place or premises to be a public nuisance as described in section 2-305.

    (b)

    Pursuant to F.S. § 893.138(3), if the board declares the place or premises to be a public nuisance, it may enter an order immediately prohibiting:

    (1)

    The maintaining of the nuisance by requiring one or more of the following measures to be taken:

    a.

    Installing additional lighting.

    b.

    Posting warning signs.

    c.

    Requiring the reporting of suspicious activities.

    d.

    Setting a probationary period.

    e.

    Requiring onsite security officers during specified times.

    f.

    Limiting hours of operation.

    g.

    Limiting sale of certain products, i.e., alcohol, that would attract crowds.

    h.

    Clearing of congested or wooded areas.

    (2)

    The operating or maintaining of the place or premises; or

    (3)

    The conduct, operation or maintenance of any business or activity on the premises which is conducive to such nuisance.

    (c)

    Pursuant to F.S. § 893.138(4), an order entered by the board under this section shall expire after one year or at such earlier time as is stated in the order.

(Code 1958, § 2-36)