HB 2716 - DIGEST

 

     Provides that a person is guilty of driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs if a person has, within two hours after driving, an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher, or in the case of a minor has an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or higher.

     Provides an affirmative defense.

     Provides that a violation is a gross misdemeanor offense and provides monetary penalties.

     Specifies approved treatment programs.

     Enacts provisions pertaining to driving privileges after violations of the act.

     Establishes additional fees to fund the state toxicology laboratory and the state patrol breath test program.

     Provides that the state preempts the entire field of regulating driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

     Makes an appropriation of an unspecified amount to carry out the purpose of the act.

     Repeals RCW 46.61.515, 82.64.900, and section 3, chapter 239, Laws of 1993.