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If the existence of a nuisance is established in a civil or criminal action, an order of abatement shall be entered as a part of the judgment in the case. The order shall direct the confiscation of all alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer by the state; the removal from the premises involved of all fixtures, furniture, vessels, or movable property used in any way in conducting the unlawful business; the sale of all removed property as well as any vehicle or other means of conveyance which has been abated, the sale to be conducted in the manner provided for the sale of chattels under execution; and the effective closing of the premises against use for the purpose of manufacture, sale, or consumption of alcoholic liquor, wine, or beer for a period of one year, unless sooner released by the court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title IV. Public Health [Chs. 123-158] § 123.72. Order of abatement of nuisance - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-iv-public-health-chs-123-158/ia-code-sect-123-72/
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