Bill > H2246

This bill aims to hold property owners accountable for recurring public nuisance issues by implementing a financial penalty system for properties with excessive police calls. Specifically, if a property receives 10 or more police calls related to public nuisance complaints within a one-year period, the property owner becomes financially responsible for the costs of any subsequent police responses and associated municipal expenses. Any funds collected under this legislation would be reinvested back into the municipality. The enforcement of these provisions would be at the discretion of the local Chief of Police or other municipal authorities, allowing flexibility in implementation based on local circumstances. The bill is designed to incentivize property owners to proactively manage and mitigate ongoing disruptive activities on their properties, potentially reducing the burden on local law enforcement and improving community safety and quality of life.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2246