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KY SB228

KY SB228
AN ACT relating to driving under the influence of marijuana.


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Introduced
02/21/2023
In Committee
03/13/2023
Crossed Over
03/13/2023
Passed
Dead
03/30/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amend KRS 189A.010 to create a per se limit for a blood level of tetrahydrocannabinol signifying intoxication; amend various sections of the KRS to conform.

AI Summary

This bill amends KRS 189A.010 to create a per se limit for a blood level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) signifying intoxication for the purposes of driving under the influence. Specifically, it adds a new provision to the existing law that prohibits operating a motor vehicle with a marijuana concentration of 5 or more nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood, measured within two hours of ceasing operation of the vehicle. The bill also makes conforming amendments to other sections of the Kentucky Revised Statutes related to driving under the influence offenses, penalties, license suspensions, and hardship driving privileges.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

returned to Committee on Committees (H) (on 03/15/2023)

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