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H.B. 972. An Act to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-1627, 16.1-228, 16.1-260, 16.1-273, 18.2-247, 18.2-248.1, 18.2-250.1, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.02, 18.2-252, 18.2-254, 19.2-392.2, 54.1-3401, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, and 54.1-3446 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 19.2-389.3, relating to possession and consumption of marijuana; penalty.

Patrons--Herring, Guzman, Helmer, Heretick, Kory and Levine

Passed the House of Delegates February 10, 2020 (64-Y 34-N)

Conference report adopted by House March 8, 2020 (56-Y 36-N)

GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION

 

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        However, if a violation of this section occurs while an individual is operating a commercial motor vehicle as defined in § 46.2-341.4, such violation shall be reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles and shall be included on such individual’s driving record.

 

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        or suspension of any civil penalty

 

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        ; and (xii) to any full-time or part-time employee of the Department of Motor Vehicles, any employer as defined in § 46.2-341.4, or any medical examiner as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 390.5 for the purpose of complying with the regulations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

 

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        the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles,

 

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        2020
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        2021