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1997 SESSION
HB 2118 Open containers of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; penalty.
Introduced by: Harry R. Purkey | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY:
Crimes and offenses; open containers of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; penalty. Provides that the transportation of any alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of a motor vehicle in other than the manufacturer's unopened original container shall be punishable as a Class 4 misdemeanor.
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HISTORY
- 01/15/97 House: Presented & ordered printed 973426412
- 01/15/97 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/28/97 House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
- 02/04/97 House: No action taken by Courts of Justice by voice vote