Definiciones sobre áreas protegidas contra el tráfico de drogas en Washington

Explicación Simple

Esta sección de la ley explica quién puede pedir ayuda si vive cerca de un lugar donde se trafican drogas. También define qué es una droga y quién es considerado un traficante conocido. Es importante para proteger a las comunidades de actividades ilegales.

Es como cuando un grupo de amigos decide no permitir que alguien que ha hecho cosas malas vuelva a jugar en su equipo. Quieren asegurarse de que todos estén seguros y se diviertan.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan vive en un vecindario donde hay un problema con el tráfico de drogas. Él y sus vecinos, como María, pueden pedir ayuda a la ciudad para proteger su área. Si un delincuente conocido intenta regresar, la ley puede prohibirle entrar en su barrio.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

RCW 10.66.010 - Definitions Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:(1) "Applicant" means any person who owns, occupies, or has a substantial interest in property, or who is a neighbor to property which is adversely affected by drug trafficking, including:(a) A "family or household member" as defined by *RCW 10.99.020(1), who has a possessory interest in a residence as an owner or tenant, at least as great as a known drug trafficker's interest;(b) An owner or lessor;(c) An owner, tenant, or resident who lives or works in a designated PADT area; or(d) A city or prosecuting attorney for any jurisdiction in this state where drug trafficking is occurring.(2) "Drug" or "drugs" means a controlled substance as defined in chapter 69.50 RCW or an "imitation controlled substance" as defined in RCW 69.52.020.(3) "Known drug trafficker" means any person who has been convicted of a drug offense in this state, another state, or federal court who subsequently has been arrested for a drug offense in this state. For purposes of this definition, "drug offense" means a felony violation of chapter 69.50 or 69.52 RCW or equivalent law in another jurisdiction that involves the manufacture, distribution, or possession with intent to manufacture or distribute, of a controlled substance or imitation controlled substance.(4) "Off-limits orders" means an order issued by a superior or district court in the state of Washington that enjoins known drug traffickers from entering or remaining in a designated PADT area.(5) "Protected against drug trafficking area" or "PADT area" means any specifically described area, public or private, contained in an off-limits order. The perimeters of a PADT area shall be defined using st