Open Cannabis Containers in Motor Vehicles
What changed between versions
Redefines 'marijuana' to exclude low-THC cannabis and provides a comprehensive definition including all parts of the cannabis plant, seeds, resin, and preparations dispensed by medical marijuana treatment centers.
Simplifies the definition of 'open cannabis container' to focus specifically on containers containing marijuana from which a person can immediately consume, inhale, or smoke.
Updates possession rules to clarify when containers are considered in the operator's possession, including new provisions about containers behind the last upright seat in vehicles without trunks.
Adds explicit exemptions for passengers in vehicles operated by drivers with valid commercial driver licenses with passenger endorsements.
Extends exemptions to include passengers on buses where the driver holds a valid commercial driver license with a passenger endorsement.
Strengthens penalties by authorizing suspension or revocation of qualified patient or caregiver registration for specified violations.
Changes reporting requirements from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to include record-keeping obligations by the Department of Health.
