HB 2094-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST AS ENACTED)

Provides that, in a criminal action brought against the detainer by reason of a person having been detained on or in the immediate vicinity of the premises of an outdoor music festival or related campground for the purpose of pursuing an investigation or questioning by a law enforcement officer as to the lawfulness of the consumption or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs, it is a defense to the action that the person was detained in a reasonable manner and for not more than a reasonable time to permit the investigation or questioning by a law enforcement officer, and that a peace officer, owner, operator, employee, or agent of the outdoor music venue had reasonable grounds to believe that the person so detained was committing or attempting to unlawfully consume or possess alcohol or drugs on the premises.

Provides that, in a civil action brought against the detainer by reason of a person having been detained on or in the immediate vicinity of the premises of an outdoor music festival or related campground for the purpose of investigation or questioning as to the lawfulness of the consumption or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs, it is a defense to the action that the person was detained in a reasonable manner and for not more than a reasonable time to permit the investigation or questioning by a law enforcement officer, and that a peace officer, owner, operator, employee, or agent of the outdoor music venue had reasonable grounds to believe that the person so detained was committing or attempting to unlawfully consume or possess alcohol or drugs on the premises.