Virginia law allows law enforcement and citizens to seek court orders to shut down nuisances related to illegal drug transactions. Courts can issue temporary or ongoing injunctions to prevent owners, tenants, and others from maintaining such nuisances. Additionally, the law penalizes maintaining fortified drug houses intended to impede lawful entry.
It refers to properties or activities related to illegal drug sales or use that can be legally enjoined or shut down through court orders.
The attorney for the Commonwealth or any citizen of the county, city, or town where the nuisance exists can file such a suit.
Courts can issue temporary or permanent injunctions to restrain owners, tenants, and others from maintaining the nuisance.
Penalties include criminal charges, as such structures are considered altered to impede lawful entry, which is illegal under Virginia law.