Open Containers in Vehicles, THC-Infused Beverages (1427XD) - Public Safety, Department of

This bill prohibits drivers and passengers from having open or unsealed containers of THC-infused beverages (within legal limits) in the passenger area of vehicles on highways. It applies to all vehicle occupants and mirrors existing rules for alcohol, allowing transport only in the trunk or behind rear seats if no trunk exists. Violations are punishable as simple misdemeanors with a $260 fine. The law specifically targets legal THC beverages meeting state regulatory standards (max 0.3% THC, 4mg per serving), not all cannabis products.