marijuana smoke; public; private nuisance
What changed between versions
Added a specific definition for 'excessive marijuana smoke or odor' as airborne emissions detectable by a reasonable person.
Added a mitigating factor allowing courts to consider valid registry identification cards when determining nuisance liability.
Established a new requirement that property owners must receive notice and have five days to abate the nuisance before facing liability.
Mandated that residents file complaints with local jurisdictions before suing under this bill, unless the local agency fails to act within thirty days.
Created new remedies allowing affected residents to seek injunctive relief, compensatory damages for loss of enjoyment, and attorney fees.
Expanded the definition of public nuisance to explicitly include intentional or knowing interference with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property caused by excessive marijuana smoke.