Three years after the state legalized recreational cannabis, the conversation around driving under the influence continues to evolve. Law enforcement agencies are still grappling with the best methods to determine impairment when it comes to cannabis use behind the wheel.
A new bill aims to address this challenge by tightening regulations on drivers suspected of being under the influence. If passed, suspects would be required to provide a blood sample to police for testing. However, this proposal has sparked intense debate among cannabis and civil liberties experts.
Joshua S. Bauchner, Partner and Chair of the Cannabis, Hemp, and Psychedelics Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, expressed concerns about the bill. “This is a horrible idea, frankly,” he remarked. “The science confirms that blood testing does not result in any kind of conclusions regarding impairment.”
Citing studies from the National Institutes of Health published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Bauchner emphasized that blood testing fails to provide reliable evidence of impairment.
As our state navigates the complexities of cannabis legislation, join us as we go into the latest developments and perspectives shaping the intersection of cannabis, law enforcement, and civil liberties. Stay informed, stay vigilant, and take the high road.
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