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1998 SESSION
HB 947 Open containers of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles; penalty.
Introduced by: James F. Almand | 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
- 01/26/98 House: Presented & ordered printed 981904112
- 01/26/98 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/02/98 House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
- 02/16/98 House: Continued to 1999 in Courts of Justice (24-Y 0-N)