Report Title:

Deputy Sheriffs; Traffic Law Enforcement

Description:

Requires deputy sheriffs to enforce the Statewide Traffic Code and state laws regarding driving under the influence of an intoxicant.

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

860

TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2003

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 


 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

RELATING TO TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Chapter 291C, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§291C-   Enforcement of chapter by deputy sheriffs. Deputy sheriffs within the department of public safety shall enforce this chapter to the same extent as any other law enforcement officer authorized by law to enforce this chapter."

SECTION 2. Chapter 291E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§291E-   Enforcement of chapter by deputy sheriffs. Deputy sheriffs within the department of public safety shall enforce this chapter to the same extent as any other law enforcement officer authorized by law to enforce this chapter."

SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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