View source for Publication of Drug Offender Photographs Act Exposed

The '''[[:media:7F9-Publication_of_Drug_Offender_Photographs_Act_Exposed.pdf|Publication of Drug Offender Photographs Act]]''' is listed under ALEC's [https://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php/ALEC_Public_Safety_and_Elections_Task_Force Public Safety and Elections Task Force] and was included in the 1995 ALEC Sourcebook of American State Legislation. {{AEX2011}}

==ALEC Bill Text==

Summary

This Act would require the department of corrections to publish a photograph in a local
newspaper of anyone convicted of a drug offense. The drug offenders would be assessed
a fee to cover the cost of publishing the photo.


Model Legislation

{Title, enacting clause, etc.}

<u>Section 1. {Title.}</u>

This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Publication of
Drug Offender Photographs Act.

<u>Section 2.</u>

Upon the conviction of any person for a violation of the [controlled
substance act], a current front face photograph of the convicted person, with that
person's name clearly visible on the picture, shall be published in one newspaper of
general circulation in the community of residence of the convicted. The court of
jurisdiction may assess a fee to cover the cost of publication. The department of
corrections shall provide the photograph and provide for the publication.

<u>Section 3. {Severability clause.}</u>

<u>Section 4. {Repealer clause.}</u>

<u>Section 5. {Effective date.}</u>


ALEC's Sourcebook of American State Legislation 1995