Senate OKs pot DUI measure
DENVER — Legislation that would make it easier for drivers who are stoned to be charged with a DUI is on its way to the House, after passing out of the Senate Wednesday morning by just one vote.
The proposal cleared the Senate on an 18-17 vote, the same margin as Tuesday’s recorded vote that came only after lawmakers appeared to have defeated the measure on an initial voice vote.
Sponsored by a former police officer, Sen. Steve King, R-Grand Junction, the legislation would set a limit of THC that could be in the blood while driving at 5 nanograms.
Drivers over that limit, King argued, are likely driving while impaired.
Currently, there is no blood limit standard, and anyone charged with driving under the influence of marijuana must be convicted by a jury.
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