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1999 SESSION
HB 1782 Open alcoholic beverage containers in cars; penalty.
Introduced by: Richard H. Black | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Open alcoholic beverage containers in cars; penalty. Prohibits the possession of any alcoholic beverage in the passenger area of a motor vehicle upon a public highway, or the right-of-way thereof, in other than the manufacturer’s unopened, original container. A violation of this law is punishable as a Class 4 misdemeanor.
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HISTORY
- 01/13/99 House: Presented & ordered printed 991331819
- 01/13/99 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/22/99 House: Assigned to C. J. sub-committee: 1
- 02/12/99 House: No action taken by Courts of Justice by voice vote