SECTION 1. Section 24I of chapter 90 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2006 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following subsections:-
(d) Any person while in the operation of a motor vehicle, and based upon probable cause, is found to be in possession of any amount of marijuana, shall be punished in accordance with the provisions of section 34 of chapter 94C and loss of driver’s license for 1 year..
(e) Possession shall also include any marijuana that is discovered within the immediate reach of the operator, inclusive of passengers, based upon probable cause. Such violation shall be subject to the same penalties as contained in subsection (d).
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