Open container of alcohol; passenger in motor vehicle shall not possess, civil penalty. (HB1637)

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
01/10/2011Committee
01/10/2011Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101530D
01/10/2011Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
01/18/2011Assigned MPPS sub: #2
01/20/2011Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
01/25/2011Impact statement from DPB (HB1637)
02/08/2011Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety