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2011 SESSION
HB 1637 Open container of alcohol; passenger in motor vehicle shall not possess, civil penalty.
Introduced by: Harry R. Purkey | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Possession of open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle; penalty. Provides that no person shall possess an alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of a motor vehicle upon a public highway of the Commonwealth in other than the manufacturer's unopened, original container. The bill punishes violators with a civil penalty of $25.
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HISTORY
- 01/10/11 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101530D
- 01/10/11 House: Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
- 01/18/11 House: Assigned MPPS sub: #2
- 01/20/11 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/08/11 House: Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety