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MA H3517

To create an open-container law for marijuana


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the transportation of marijuana in motor vehicles. Cannabis Policy.

AI Summary

This bill aims to create an open-container law for marijuana in Massachusetts. It would prohibit the possession of open containers of marijuana or marijuana products, such as edibles, in the passenger area of motor vehicles, with a few exceptions. The bill amends Chapter 90 of the General Laws to define key terms like "marijuana," "edibles," and "passenger area," and establishes a civil penalty of $100 to $500 for violating the proposed law. It also strikes out subsection (d) of Section 13 in Chapter 94G of the General Laws.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5042 (on 10/26/2020)

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