Section 2-504 - Homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol.
§ 2-504. Homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol.
(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.
[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 388A(c); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; ch. 420.]