Open container of alcohol; passenger in motor vehicle shall not possess, civil penalty. (HB1637)
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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01/10/2011 | Committee |
01/10/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101530D |
01/10/2011 | Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety |
01/18/2011 | Assigned MPPS sub: #2 |
01/20/2011 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
01/25/2011 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1637) |
02/08/2011 | Left in Militia, Police and Public Safety |