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HB719: Underage drinking and driving; penalty.

Chief Patron

Del. Bill Janis (R-56)

Bill Janis (R-56)
Glen Allen, VA
Served: 2002–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

03/27/2008: signed by governor

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Summary

Punishment for underage drinking and driving; penalty. Provides that "zero tolerance" (0.02% BAC) underage drinking and driving is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor. Currently, the punishment is loss of license for six months and a fine of no more than $500. This bill provides for forfeiture of such person's license to operate a motor vehicle for a period of one year from the date of conviction and a mandatory minimum fine of $250. Punishment set forth in the bill mimics punishment for DUI.

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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/17/2008, 02/11/2008, 02/12/2008, 02/13/2008, 02/13/2008, 02/29/2008, 03/07/2008 and 03/07/2008.

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Rachael Cline writes:

I believe this is necessary legislature which will inadvertantly save lives.

Posted 3 months ago. #

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