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MO HB560
Bill
Status
4/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Corcoran
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AI Summary
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Changes required wording on disabled parking signs from "shall" to "may" include appropriate wording such as "Accessible Parking" instead of "Handicap Parking" or "Handicapped Parking"
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Requires all new signs erected on or after August 28, 2011, to prohibit the use of terms "Handicap Parking" or "Handicapped Parking"
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Updates the nonconforming signs deadline from August 28, 1997, to August 28, 2011, allowing existing signs to remain in use during their useful life without violation
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Maintains existing penalties of $50 to $300 fine for unauthorized parking in disabled spaces and class B misdemeanor for fraudulent use of disabled license plates
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Applies to both political subdivisions and private property owners designating parking spaces for vehicles displaying disabled or disabled veteran license plates or cards
Legislative Description
Requires all new signs erected beginning August 28, 2011, relating to disabled parking to contain the words "Accessible Parking" and to not contain "Handicap Parking" or "Handicapped Parking"
Last Action
Second Read and Referred: Health, Mental Health, Seniors, and Familiest (S)
4/7/2011