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2001 SESSION

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HB 2579 Refusal of blood or breath test; DUI.

Introduced by: Robert F. McDonnell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE: (all summaries)

Refusal of blood or breath test; DUI. Provides that if a person arrested for DUI is unable to go before the magistrate due to the need for medical treatment, the arresting officer may certify the person’s refusal to take a blood or breath test. The bill also provides that in lieu of securing a warrant, the arresting officer may issue a summons on the premises of the medical facility for refusal to submit to a test.


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