Alcoholic beverage control; unlawful possession, affirmative defense. (HB2627)
Introduced By
Del. Morgan Griffith (R-Salem)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Alcoholic beverage control; unlawful possession; affirmative defense. Provides an affirmative defense to a charge of a underage consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages if the defendant shows that such consumption or possession was allowed under current exceptions in ABC law (i.e., drank it at home with his parents or spouse, etc.). The bill contains technical amendments. Amends § 4.1-305 (“Purchasing or possessing alcoholic beverages unlawful in certain cases; venue; exceptions; penalty; forfeiture; deferred proceedings; treatment and education programs and services.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Passed
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