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MA H3165

MA H3165
Regulating OUI penalties for marijuana


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to establish penalties for operating motor vehicles while under the influence of marijuana. Marijuana Policy.

AI Summary

This bill establishes penalties for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of marijuana. Specifically, it amends section 24 of chapter 90 to include specific thresholds for the presence of marijuana in a person's blood, such as 5 nanograms per milliliter or more, 2 nanograms or more, and between 2 and 5 nanograms, and applies the same penalties as those for operating under the influence of alcohol, such as license suspension and potential fines or imprisonment.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H3768 (on 06/19/2017)

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