HEC/News: Bill would end fake ID loophole (Augusta Chronicle)

HEC/News
Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Bill would end fake ID loophole
Augusta Chronicle (GA) February 14, 2009
By Morris News Service

"State law permits [fake IDs] as long as they are branded with the word
'novelty,' but one legislator wants to do away with the loophole."

"'We're looking, quite simply, to remove novelty licenses from being
legal,' said..., who is sponsoring House Bill 71. 'We have no idea how
much taxpayer money has been wasted because of these licenses.'"

"Gag gifts, such as licenses to ride a bike or saddle up a pony, are
easily attainable online, but so are fake driver's licenses and
passports..."

Full article available at
http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2009/02/14/met_511385.shtml

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