Crimes & offenses; smoking or vaping marijuana in motor vehicle when child is present prohibited, criminal penalties provided, notification of Department of Human Resources required, mandatory reporting if child smells of marijuana required

Summary

The bill makes it illegal for anyone to smoke or vape marijuana in a motor vehicle when a child under 19 is inside, whether the vehicle is moving or parked. Violators face a Class A misdemeanor, must complete a state‑run education course, and the incident is reported to the local Department of Human Resources. It also requires mandatory reporters to notify authorities if a child smells of marijuana.

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