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SB 982 Possession of open container of alcohol in motor vehicle; penalty.

Introduced by: Nick Rerras | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Possession of open container of alcohol in motor vehicle; penalty. Provides that it is unlawful for any person, knowingly or intentionally to possess any alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of a motor vehicle while on a public highway, in other than the manufacturer's unopened, original container. If the seal on a container of an alcoholic beverage is broken or some of the contents have been removed, the container is presumed to be open. The offense is punishable as a traffic infraction. This bill was incorporated into SB 830.

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• 01/10/01  Senate: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/01 014544522  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/10/01  Senate: Presented & ordered printed, prefiled 01/09/01 014544522
• 01/10/01  Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/10/01  Senate: Incorporated by C. J. (SB830-Norment) (14-Y 1-N)