Prohibiting open containers of beverages containing tetrahydrocannabinol in the passenger area of motor vehicles on highways, and making penalties applicable

Under current law, the driver of a motor vehicle and passengers, other than passengers being transported in a motor vehicle designed, maintained, or used primarily for the transportation of persons for compensation, and passengers being transported in the living quarters of a motor home, motorsports recreational vehicle, manufactured or mobile home, travel trailer, or fifth-wheel travel trailer, are prohibited from possessing in the passenger area of the motor vehicle an open or unsealed bottle, can, jar, or other receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage while the vehicle is operated on a public street or highway. An open or unsealed receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage may be transported in the trunk of the motor vehicle or behind the last upright seat of the motor vehicle if the motor vehicle does not have a trunk. This bill similarly prohibits a driver and passenger from possessing an open container of an otherwise lawful beverage containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).1), in addition to certain labeling requirements under Code chapter 204 (hemp and hemp products).284A (passenger), including by possessing an open container of an otherwise lawful beverage containing THC, commits a simple misdemeanor punishable by a $260 scheduled fine.