Proposed Bill Would Set a Legal Limit on THC for Drivers
A new bill has been introduced to amend Michigan’s Motor Vehicle Code, designating a legal limit for the THC in a driver’s blood stream.
House Bill 4727 – introduced by Rep. Pamela Hornberger, R-Chesterfield Township – would make it illegal to drive with THC levels higher than five nanograms per milliliter of blood.
“We have to ensure there are appropriate punishments in place when drivers make the misguided decision to put the lives of others in danger by driving under the influence of THC,” Hornberger said in a statement.
Peter Lucido, a former state lawmaker and current Macomb County Prosecutor, and Hornberger worked together on the legislation.
“Modifying the existing Motor Vehicle Code to incorporate a marijuana threshold will make our roads safer and provide an invaluable tool for law enforcement in investigating and prosecuting marijuana driving cases,” Lucido said in a statement.
Right now, seven states have a designated legal THC limit for drivers, anywhere from one to five nanograms per milliliter, depending on the state.
Hornberger’s bill is being sent to the State House Committee on Rules and Competitiveness.