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2014 SESSION
SB 234 Operating a vehicle or vessel containing a false compartment; penalty.
Introduced by: J. Chapman Petersen | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Operating a vehicle or vessel containing a false compartment; penalty. Provides that it is a Class 6 felony for a person to (i) own or operate a vehicle or vessel containing a false or secret compartment; (ii) install, create, build, or fabricate in any vehicle or vessel a false or secret compartment; or (iii) sell, trade, or otherwise dispose of any vehicle or vessel containing a false or secret compartment. The bill defines a "false or secret compartment" as any enclosure that is integrated into or attached to a vehicle or vessel, the purpose of which is to conceal, hide, or prevent the discovery of a person, controlled substance, or other contraband.
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HISTORY
- 01/03/14 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14103184D
- 01/03/14 Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/20/14 Senate: Continued to 2015 in Courts of Justice (13-Y 0-N)