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H.B. 29
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5 This act modifies the Motor Vehicle Code to amend a safety belt violation provision
6 regarding proof of acquisition of a child restraint device.
7 This act affects sections of Utah Code Annotated 1953 as follows:
8 AMENDS:
9 41-6-185, as last amended by Chapter 153, Laws of Utah 2000
10 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
11 Section 1. Section 41-6-185 is amended to read:
12 41-6-185. Penalty for violation.
13 (1) (a) A person who violates Section 41-6-182 is guilty of an infraction and shall be fined
14 a maximum of $45.
15 (b) The court shall waive all but $15 of the fine for a violation of Section 41-6-182 if a
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17 (i) shows evidence of completion of a two-hour course approved by the commissioner of
18 the Department of Public Safety that includes education on the benefits of using a safety belt and
19 child restraint device[
20 (ii) h IF THE VIOLATION IS FOR AN OFFENSE UNDER SUBSECTION 41-6-182(1)(b), h submits
20a proof of acquisition, rental, or purchase of a child restraint device h [
21 by Subsection 41-6-182 (1)(b)
22 (2) Points for a motor vehicle reportable violation, as defined under Section 53-3-102 , may
23 not be assessed against any person for a violation of Section 41-6-182 .
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Legislative Review Note
as of 11-14-01 5:41 PM
A limited legal review of this legislation raises no obvious constitutional or statutory concerns.
Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel
Committee Note
The Transportation Interim Committee recommended this bill.
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