This is the final installment of the Legislative Update for the 2017 legislative session. This installment contains summaries of select bills of interest that were signed into law in the 2017 legislative session. Civil Drug or alcohol screening tests (S.E.A. 55, P.L. 43) Adverse possession (S.E.A. 121, P.L. 51) Pyramid promotional schemes (S.E.A. 283, P.L. 105) Use of criminal … [Read more...] about 2017 Legislative Session Digest
Traffic
Driver safety program
S.E.A. 457, P.L. 120 Effective: July 1, 2017 Requires that an individual less than 21 years of age must complete a driver safety program approved by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles if the individual has at least twice been the operator of a motor vehicle involved in an incident for which points may be assessed by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Provides that the duration of certain … [Read more...] about Driver safety program
Motor vehicle related offenses
S.E.A. 479, P.L. 123 Effective: July 1, 2017 Provides that a person who commits a Class A misdemeanor or a felony by failing to comply with the duties of the operator of a motor vehicle involved in an accident commits a separate offense for each person whose serious bodily injury or death is caused by the person's failure to comply with those duties. Provides that it is a Level 4 … [Read more...] about Motor vehicle related offenses
Traffic amnesty program
H.E.A. 1268, P.L. 18 Effective: March 29, 2017 Urges the Legislative Council to assign to the appropriate study committee the topic of studying a traffic amnesty program to permit certain persons owing unpaid traffic fines, or who may be required to pay a fee for driver's license reinstatement, to obtain a reduction in the amount owed or amount payable. The full law is available at: … [Read more...] about Traffic amnesty program
Transportation of agricultural commodities
H.E.A. 1447, P.L. 154 Effective: §§4-6 effective January 1, 2016; §§1-3 effective July 1, 2017 Provides that definition of "farm product" does not include: (1) lumber; (2) logs; (3) wood chips; (4) bark; or (5) sawdust. Modifies the definition of "overweight divisible load". Provides that an owner of a "carrier, shipper, or other party" may not cause or knowingly permit a vehicle to: … [Read more...] about Transportation of agricultural commodities