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2009 SESSION

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HB 1868 Driving under influence of alcohol; clarifies punishment for underage drinking.

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

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Underage DUI; penalties.  Clarifies that punishment for underage drinking includes, but is not limited to, license forfeiture and either a mandatory minimum fine of $500 or 50 hours of community service.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Criminal law; penalties for underage drunk driving.  Eliminates the sunset date of July 1, 2010, on the 2008 Act of Assembly that provides that "zero tolerance" (0.02 percent BAC) underage drinking and driving is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor, and provides for forfeiture of such person's license to operate a motor vehicle for a period of one year from the date of conviction and either a mandatory minimum fine of $500 or 50 hours of community service. Prior to this chapter's enactment, the punishment was loss of license for six months and a fine of no more than $500. The bill also clarifies that punishment for underage drinking includes, but is not limited to, the license forfeiture and either a mandatory minimum fine of $500 or 50 hours of community service.