Alabama Code of Alabama Title 6 Chapter 5 Division 3 — Drug-Related Nuisance Abatement
Alabama drug-related nuisance abatement: 16 sections authorizing eviction and property remediation for tenancies used for controlled substance activity. Includes expedited eviction procedures and damages for landlords who knew or should have known of drug activity. Source: ALISON GraphQL API. Verified 2026-10-16.
Provisions (16)
§ 6-5-155
Legislative Findings and Declarations.
§ 6-5-155.1
Definitions.
§ 6-5-155.2
Who May File Action to Abate, Enjoin, and Prevent Drug-Related Nuisance; Commencement of Action.
§ 6-5-155.3
Contents of Complaint; Supporting Affidavits.
§ 6-5-155.4
Service of Summons and Complaint.
§ 6-5-155.5
Motion for Preliminary Injunction; Consolidation of Trial with Hearing on Motion; Other Equitable Relief.
§ 6-5-155.6
Issuance of Ex Parte Restraining Order; Service; Inventory of Property Relating to Nuisance; Violation of Order; Contempt of Court.
§ 6-5-155.7
Civil Penalty.
§ 6-5-155.8
Protection of Witnesses.
§ 6-5-155.9
Previous Conviction Not Required.
§ 6-5-156
Security Bond.
§ 6-5-156.1
Evidence of General Reputation of Property.
§ 6-5-156.2
Dismissal of Complaint Filed by Private Citizen; Prosecution by District Attorney or Prosecuting Attorney; Substitution of Complainant.
§ 6-5-156.3
Standard of Proof; Damages and Other Relief; Jurisdiction and Powers of Court; Appointment of Receiver; Eviction of Tenant.
§ 6-5-156.4
Violation of Court Order; Additional Orders Necessary to Abatement; Suspension or Cancellation of Order.
§ 6-5-156.5