Alcoholic beverages; penalty for possession of open container in a motor vehicle. (HB124)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Purkey (R-Virginia Beach)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
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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
Date | Action |
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01/05/2010 | Committee |
01/05/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101121D |
01/05/2010 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
01/19/2010 | Assigned MPPS sub: #2 |
01/27/2010 | Impact statement from DPB (HB124) |
01/28/2010 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/16/2010 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |