Establishes the "Public Nuisance Reform Act" to define public nuisance and limit actions.
The "Public Nuisance Reform Act" outlines specific criteria for public nuisance claims, limiting who can bring such claims and the types of actions that qualify. It specifies that only political subdivisions or the attorney general can bring public nuisance claims, with the attorney general needing the governor's approval. Private individuals can only bring claims if they have sustained a special injury, distinct from general public harm, and must prove it by clear and convincing evidence.
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