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DE HB428
Bill
Status
5/27/2010
Primary Sponsor
Michael Barbieri
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AI Summary
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Increases minimum fine for purchasing or providing alcohol to persons under age 21 from $100 to $250.
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Makes community service mandatory (rather than optional) for the offense of providing alcohol to minors.
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Creates a civil cause of action allowing persons injured by an intoxicated minor to sue adults or licensed entities that provided the alcohol to the minor.
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Defines "minor" as any person under age 21 and requires the minor's intoxication to be a proximate cause of injuries for damages to be awarded.
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Prohibits minors who caused injury after being provided alcohol from bringing a cause of action under this section.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 4 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Alcoholic Liquors, Offenses Concerning Certain Persons And The Creation Of A Civil Cause Of Action For Injuries Caused By Certain Persons.
Last Action
HS 1 for HB 428 - Amendment HA 1 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
6/9/2010