HB1216 (2020) Compare Changes


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1 New Paragraph; Motor Vehicles; Driving or Operating Under the Influence of Drugs or Liquor; Penalties for Intoxication or Under Influence of Drugs Offenses. Amend RSA 265-A:18 by inserting after paragraph X the following new paragraph:

XI. Any person charged with violating any provision of RSA 265-A:2, 265-A:3, or 265-A:19 who would be required to complete an IDCMP if convicted may, at his or her discretion, register for such a program after attending or waiving arraignment in a criminal proceeding. Such registration shall not be considered as evidence of his or her culpability in judicial or administrative proceedings.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

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1 New Paragraph; Motor Vehicles; Driving or Operating Under the Influence of Drugs or Liquor; Penalties for Intoxication or Under Influence of Drugs Offenses. Amend RSA 265-A:18 by inserting after paragraph X the following new paragraph:

XI. Any person charged with violating any provision of RSA 265-A:2, 265-A:3, or 265-A:19 who would be required to complete an IDCMP if convicted may, at his or her discretion, register for such a program after attending or waiving arraignment in a criminal proceeding. Such registration shall not be considered as evidence of his or her culpability in judicial or administrative proceedings.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.