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

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

Prohibited

(a) 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.

Name of crime

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

Penalty

(c) 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.