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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to increase penalties for certain minors involved in the attempt to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill aims to deter underage drinking by increasing penalties for minors involved in the attempt to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. The key provisions include: 1) Any minor aged 17 to 20 years and 9 months who purchases, attempts to purchase, or consumes alcoholic beverages, or is intoxicated in public or misrepresents their age to obtain alcohol, will lose their junior operator's driver's license until age 21. 2) For a first offense, the minor may be fined up to $100 and lose their license for 60 days. For a second offense, the fine is $100-$500 and 180 days license loss. For a third offense, the fine is $100-$1,000, license loss, and up to 1 year or until their 21st birthday in a house of correction.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 10/17/2017 from 01:00 PM-04:00 PM in B-2 (on 10/02/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S150 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S150.pdf |
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