The resolution proposes a measure to amend existing Arizona laws regarding nuisances, specifically targeting residential properties that are frequently associated with criminal activities. It allows various authorities, including the attorney general and local attorneys, to take legal action against property owners if their properties are used for crime, mandating that owners must take reasonable steps to abate the nuisance. If they fail to do so, the government can intervene and recover costs from the property owner, which would be prioritized as a lien against the property. The resolution also establishes that excessive marijuana smoke and odor can be classified as a nuisance, thereby expanding the definition of nuisances under Arizona law.

The resolution outlines the process for notifying property owners of a nuisance, including the requirement for formal notice and the potential consequences of failing to address the issue. It emphasizes that a property owner can only be penalized if they were aware of the criminal activity and did not take appropriate action. The measure will be submitted to voters for approval in the next general election, and if passed, it will be enacted upon the Governor's proclamation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 12-991, 13-2908, 13-2917, 33-1202, 33-1802