§ 17-180. Admissible evidence; unnecessary proof; judgment and order.

In any action brought under this section, evidence of the use and appearance the motor vehicle is admissible for the purpose of proving the existence of the nuisance and as a basis for an order of forfeiture.

(1)

Proof of knowledge of the existence of the nuisance on the part of the defendants, or any of them, is not required.

(2)

It is not necessary for the court to find that the nuisance was continuing at the time of the filing of the complaint, if the complaint is filed within thirty (30) days after any act, violation, or existence of a condition herein defined as a nuisance. On finding that the material allegations of the complaint are true, the court shall render judgment and enter an order of abatement and forfeiture.

(Ord. No. 99-5, § 5, 4-20-99)