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Florida Representative Dean Black has proposed a new bill that would make it illegal to have open containers of cannabis in a vehicle, similar to current open-container laws for alcohol. The goal is to reduce impaired driving and improve road safety. If passed, both drivers and passengers could face penalties, including the loss of their medical cannabis cards.
The bill would also allow police to search a vehicle if they smell marijuana, a power that was recently restricted by the courts. While the sponsor argues this is necessary to save lives, critics worry it could lead to unfair profiling or confuse patients who are simply trying to transport their medicine legally. Read the full story.
Referenced article written by A.J. Herrington. Published on January 8, 2026 by Forbes.
