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HB1676: Alcoholic beverages; penalty for possession of open container in motor vehicle.
Chief Patron
Del.
Harry Purkey (R-82)
Harry Purkey
(R-82)
Virginia Beach, VA
Served: 1986–
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Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
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. View Full Text »
Poll Results
8 votes
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Comments
What if it's empty?
Then it's not a container of alcohol. It's just a container.
Wow- $25 that is going to break the bank. I say we should just keep it legal!