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CT SB00020

Bill

Status

Passed

6/6/2016

Primary Sponsor

Martin Looney

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Origin

Senate

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Lowers the blood alcohol threshold for carrying a loaded firearm from 0.10% to 0.08% by weight (effective October 1, 2016)

  • Violation of firearm carrying while intoxicated provisions constitutes a class B misdemeanor

  • Prohibits hunting while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, with a class A misdemeanor penalty

  • Establishes "elevated blood alcohol content" for hunting violations as 0.08% or higher for adults, and 0.02% or higher for persons under 21 years of age

  • Authorizes Department of Energy and Environmental Protection enforcement officers to arrest for violations of the hunting while intoxicated provisions

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Carrying A Firearm While Intoxicated Or Under The Influence Of Alcohol.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/6/2016
Public Safety and Security2/4/2016

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