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DE HB259

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Earl Jaques

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends § 6816 of Title 21 regarding operation of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) while under the influence to include prohibition of operating with a prohibited alcohol or drug content
  • Expands the definition of prohibited conduct to include operation while under the influence of alcohol, any drug, a combination of drugs and alcohol, or with a prohibited concentration of alcohol or illicit or recreational drugs as defined in § 4177
  • Applies OHV penalties when operation occurs on private property with express permission of the property owner or on non-public property
  • Applies full provisions of § 4177 (motor vehicle DUI statute) to OHV operation on private property without permission or on public property, highways, streets, sidewalks, or rights-of-way
  • Applies § 4177 provisions to OHV operation under the influence that causes physical injury, serious physical injury, or death to another person, allowing conviction under either OHV or motor vehicle DUI statutes

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 21 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Off-highway Vehicles.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/3/2012
Public Safety & Homeland Security3/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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