Alcoholic beverages; penalty for possession of open container in a motor vehicle. (HB124)

Introduced By

Del. Bob Purkey (R-Virginia Beach)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
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

DateAction
01/05/2010Committee
01/05/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101121D
01/05/2010Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
01/19/2010Assigned MPPS sub: #2
01/27/2010Impact statement from DPB (HB124)
01/28/2010Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/16/2010Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety