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MS HB578

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

George Flaggs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires criminal courts to transfer cases involving minors charged with traffic violations to youth courts rather than proceeding in criminal court.

  • Requires criminal courts to transfer cases involving minors charged with violations of Section 67-3-70 (purchase or possession of light wine or beer) to youth courts.

  • Amends Section 67-3-70 to exclude minors under youth court jurisdiction from misdemeanor penalties for purchasing, possessing, or falsely representing age to obtain light wine or beer.

  • Effective July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Criminal courts; require transfer to youth court when youth commit traffic violations or certain alcohol-related offenses.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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