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AZ HB2756
Bill
Status
2/16/2012
Primary Sponsor
Amanda Reeve
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AI Summary
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Establishes a presumption that a driver is under the influence and impaired by marijuana if their blood concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is 2.0 nanograms per milliliter or more within two hours of driving.
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Amends DUI statutes (sections 28-1381, 28-1382, 28-1387, 28-1401, and 28-3319) to incorporate marijuana impairment provisions alongside existing alcohol-related DUI laws.
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Updates references throughout home detention and continuous alcohol monitoring program statutes to include provisions for persons sentenced under revised DUI statutes.
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Aligns marijuana DUI presumption with existing alcohol concentration presumptions, allowing the presumption to be rebutted by other competent evidence.
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Applies the marijuana impairment presumption in trials, actions, or proceedings for DUI violations (excluding commercial vehicle cases) to establish presumptive impairment similar to the 0.08 alcohol concentration threshold.
Legislative Description
DUI; marijuana; presumptive impairment
Last Action
House JUD Committee action: Held
2/16/2012