2002 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 23

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving Prior Year Introduction As: SB 179/01 - JPR
Sponsored By:
Senator Lawlah
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Alcoholic Beverages - Open Containers

Synopsis:

Prohibiting a person from keeping a container in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle while that vehicle is on a highway or right-of-way of a highway if the container contains alcohol and has had its seal broken or its contents partially removed; providing that the Act does not prohibit a person other than the driver from possessing an open alcoholic beverage container in a bus, Class B (for hire) vehicle, or the living quarters of a motor home; establishing a maximum penalty for a violation of the Act; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
11/3
Pre-filed
1/9
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/6
Hearing 3/5 at 1:00 p.m.
3/18
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -see also- AB-BY SUBD; SUBSTANCE ABUSE
BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
HIGHWAYS
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED; AMBULANCES; BUSES; etc.
PENALTIES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Transportation
( 21-905 , 27-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered