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The bill also requires persons under 19 who apply for a driver’s license to take an alcohol safety education program.

And underage persons who illegally buy alcoholic beverages could lose their drivers licenses for up to one year, at a judge’s discretion.

In the area of criminal law, the General Assembly approved legislation making it a class five felony for use or attempted use, in certain felonies, of so-called “armour piercing bullets” which can penetrate flak jackets often used by police and other law enforcement officers.

Conviction of a class five felony could bring from one to 10 years in a state prison, or up to 12 months in jail and/or a maximum fine of $1,000.

It will also be a class three felony to adulterate foods and beverages. That legislation came about in response to the deaths caused last year bv poisoned Extra Strength Tylenol capsules.

Persons convicted of a class three felony could serve between five and 20 years in prison.

Also, persons who desecrate church property with swastikas in an effort to intimidate could be guilty of a class six felony.

A class six felony carries a penalty of from one to five years in prison, or up to 12 months in jail and or a maximum fine of $1,000.

Changes in criminal law procedures taking effect Friday include: the submission of Victim Impact Statements to allow the court, before sentencing, to consider the impact of certain crimes on victims: and I-—- -

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