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MO HB395
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces section 306.112 of Missouri law to expand operating a vessel while intoxicated provisions
- Creates new crime of "operating a motorized vessel with excessive blood alcohol content" for operating any motorized vessel on navigable rivers or waterways with blood alcohol content of .08% or more by weight
- Retains existing crime of "operating a vessel with excessive blood alcohol content" limited to Mississippi River, Missouri River, and state lakes at .08% blood alcohol threshold
- Defines blood alcohol content based on grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood, measured through blood, breath, urine, or saliva analysis
- Makes both vessel operating offenses class B misdemeanors
Legislative Description
Creates the crime of operating a motorized vessel with excessive blood alcohol content when a person operates a motorized vessel on any navigable waterway with a blood alcohol content of .08 of 1% or more
Last Action
Public Hearing Completed (H)
2/28/2011
Committee Referrals
Crime Prevention And Public Safety2/10/2011
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