Section 2-503 - Homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while under the influence of alcohol or under the influence of alcohol per se.
§ 2-503. Homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while under the influence of alcohol or under the influence of alcohol per se.
(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:
(1) under the influence of alcohol; or
(2) under the influence of alcohol per se.
(b) Name of crime.- A violation of this section is:
(1) homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while under the influence of alcohol; or
(2) homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while under the influence of alcohol per se.
(c) Penalty.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 388A(b); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; ch. 420.]