SB 672 - Vogel, Carl
Allows for seizure and forfeiture of contraband cigarettes
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
2548S.01I
Title
SB 672
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2007
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Ways & Means Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 672 - This act allows the Attorney General or his duly authorized agent, or any peace officer of the state, at the request of the Attorney General, to seize all contraband cigarettes as well as any motor vehicle or other conveyance used to transfer such cigarettes. Such seized cigarettes will be forfeited to the state and a motion will be filed in an appropriate court to maintain the seizure and prosecute the forfeiture. The Department of Revenue, and any employee or agent thereof, cannot be a duly appointed agent of the Attorney General for forfeiture and seizure purposes.
JASON ZAMKUS