§ 2-504. Homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol

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(a) Prohibited. -- A person may not cause the death of another as a result of the person's negligently driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol.

(b) Name of crime. -- A violation of this section is homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol.

(c) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $ 5,000 or both.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 388A(c); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; ch. 420.

                    
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