Bill > S192

This bill aims to deter adults from providing or obtaining alcohol for individuals under 21 years old by strengthening penalties and reporting requirements. Specifically, it mandates that courts must report any conviction or admission of guilt for violating laws related to furnishing alcohol to minors to the registrar of motor vehicles. Upon receiving this notice, the registrar will suspend the violator's driver's license or right to operate a vehicle for a period of at least 60 days and up to two years. However, individuals facing license suspension can request a hearing to apply for a new license for employment or education purposes, which may be granted for up to one year with specific daily hour limitations, provided they demonstrate hardship and that the causes of their violations have been addressed. After one year from their conviction, they can also apply for a hearing to request a new license on a limited basis due to hardship, again requiring proof that the issues leading to the violations have been managed. Furthermore, the bill amends another section of the law to explicitly include the penalties outlined in the aforementioned Section 34 for the sale, delivery, or furnishing of alcoholic beverages to individuals under 21. It's important to note that individuals serving or distributing alcoholic beverages in accordance with specific sections of Chapter 138 (related to licenses for selling alcohol) are exempt from these new provisions.