Vermont H0435 establishes penalties for maintaining a common nuisance involving regulated drugs.

Vermont H0435 amends state law to impose penalties for keeping or maintaining a common nuisance related to regulated drugs. Specifically, it deems any vehicle, boat, aircraft, or place used for drug use or illegal sales as a common nuisance. Violators face a civil penalty of up to $50 per day. The bill also allows for a private right of action for those harmed by such violations and authorizes civil enforcement by the Attorney General, State’s Attorney, or the municipality.

Vermont H0435 establishes penalties for maintaining a common nuisance involving regulated drugs.

Vermont H0435 amends state law to impose penalties for keeping or maintaining a common nuisance related to regulated drugs. Specifically, it deems any vehicle, boat, aircraft, or place used for drug use or illegal sales as a common nuisance. Violators face a civil penalty of up to $50 per day. The bill also allows for a private right of action for those harmed by such violations and authorizes civil enforcement by the Attorney General, State’s Attorney, or the municipality.