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HB 592 Motor fuels; penalty for failure to pay retail establishment after dispensing.

Introduced by: William R. Janis | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Failing to pay for motor fuel; penalty. Clarifies that any person who intentionally drives away without paying for motor fuel may be prosecuted for larceny, in addition to the $100 civil penalty.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Failing to pay for motor fuel; penalty. Provides that any person who intentionally drives away without paying for motor fuel is guilty of larceny. Currently, it is a $100 civil penalty. The bill also provides that the driver's license of such person shall be suspended, as opposed to the current discretionary provision.