South Carolina General Assembly
105th Session, 1983-1984

Bill 106

                    Current Status

Bill Number:               106
Ratification Number:       264
Act Number:                258
Introducing Body:          Senate
Subject:                   To prohibit the possession of beer and
                           wine in open containers in moving motor
                           vehicles
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(A258, R264, S106)

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 61-9-87 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION OF BEER AND WINE IN OPEN CONTAINERS IN MOVING MOTOR VEHICLES, EXCEPT IN THE TRUNK OR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT, AND TO PROVIDE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

Open beer and wine containers

SECTION 1. The 1976 Code is amended by adding:

"Section 61-9-87. It shall be unlawful for any person to have in his possession any beer or wine in an open container in a moving vehicle of any kind, licensed to travel in this State or any other state, that may travel upon the public highways of this State, except in the trunk or luggage compartment. This section shall not be construed to prohibit transporting beer or wine in a closed container. Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days."

Time effective

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon approval by the Governor.