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CT SB00020
Bill
AI Summary
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Lowers the blood alcohol threshold for carrying a loaded firearm from 0.10% to 0.08% by weight (effective October 1, 2016)
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Violation of firearm carrying while intoxicated provisions constitutes a class B misdemeanor
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Prohibits hunting while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, with a class A misdemeanor penalty
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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
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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