HB1614: Alcoholic beverages; penalty for possession of open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle.

Introduced By

Harry Purkey (R-Virginia Beach)
Served: 1986–

Progress

☑	Introduced
☐	Passed Committee
☐	Passed House
☐	Passed Senate
☐	Signed by Governor
☐	Became Law

Status

11/19/2008: In Committee
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Summary

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. View Full Text »

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