SB 2 – Prohibits certain activities on the rivers of this state

• Sponsor: Scott
• LR Number: 0281S.01I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 2/2/2009 - Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2009

Current Bill Summary

SB 2 - This act prohibits certain activities from being committed on the rivers of this state, including:

1) Possessing or using beer bongs or other devices intended for rapid consumption of alcohol;

2) Possessing or consuming any alcoholic substance that is produced in gelatin form (Jell-o shots);

3) Possessing or using any large volume alcohol containers that hold more than one gallon;

4) Distributing Mardi Gras bead necklaces or similar paraphernalia; and

5) Possessing Styrofoam coolers on or within fifty feet of any such river, unless in a campground, picnic area, landing, road, or parking lot.

Violation of these provisions is a Class A misdemeanor.

This section is similar to a provision of CCS/SS/SCS/HCS/HB 62 (2009).

SUSAN HENDERSON MOORE