§ 132.04 EVICTION PROCEEDINGS AS DEFENSE.

   No person shall be charged with a violation of this chapter if such person:

   (A)   Has instituted eviction proceedings within 30 days of receipt of the notice of criminal activities in accordance with §§ 132.01 or 132.02 against the tenant whose suspected criminal activities would otherwise give rise to potential liability under this chapter; and

   (B)   Has completed the eviction proceedings within 30 days of the commencement of the proceedings.

   (C)   If any eviction proceedings are not completed within 30 days by reason of court ordered delays in the proceedings, the person charged with a violation of this chapter must, nonetheless, move forward expeditiously with any such eviction proceedings.

(Ord. 2003-10, passed 9-2-03)