S 2748
Prohibits false or secret compartments in motor vehicles under certain circumstances.
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Bill overview
This bill makes it illegal to own, operate, design, or assemble a motor vehicle with a false or secret compartment intended to conceal illegal items like people, drugs, firearms, or weapons. It establishes criminal offenses for possessing such vehicles and compartments, with penalties ranging from a third-degree crime to a second-degree crime depending on the circumstances. The bill also allows for the forfeiture of vehicles and their contents if a false compartment is discovered. It clarifies that the existence or operation of the compartment isn't a defense if used for illicit purposes.
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