Alcoholic beverages; penalty for possession of open container in motor vehicle. (HB1676)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Purkey (R-Virginia Beach)
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
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/06/2006 | Committee |
| 12/06/2006 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 072094472 |
| 12/06/2006 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
| 01/23/2007 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1676) |
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!