Pennsylvania HB878 amends vehicle laws to clarify that medical marijuana use is not a defense against DUI charges.
Pennsylvania HB878 amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to redefine driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. It adds a definition for "medical marijuana" and specifies that driving under the influence of any controlled substance, including medical marijuana, is prohibited. The bill also clarifies that authorized use of alcohol or controlled substances is not a defense against DUI charges. This change applies to all drivers except those holding a commercial driver's license.
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