Bill Summary for H 660 (2013-2014)
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Summary date:
Apr 18 2013
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ALLOW FUNERAL PROCESSIONS TO HAVE THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AT INTERSECTIONS REGARDLESS OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS OR SIGNALS AND TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY TO THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR OR FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT FOR ANY DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE ACTION OR INACTION OF A PERSON OPERATING A VEHICLE IN A FUNERAL PROCESSION.Intro. by Alexander.
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Bill summary
House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.
Amends GS 20-157.1 to delete provision that any person violating subsection (c), (h), or (i) of this section is guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine of no more than $100.
Deletes new subsection (c) toGS 20-156, which requires the driver of a vehicle to yield the right-of-way to any vehicle that is a part of a funeral procession operated in accordance with GS 20-157.1.
Effective December 1, 2013 (was, when it becomes law), and applies to offenses committed on or after that date and to death, personal injury, or property damage occurring on or after that date.
Makes a conforming change to the title.