This bill establishes new regulations regarding the possession of open containers of marijuana products, including edibles, hemp, hemp extract, low-THC cannabis, and THC beverages, in motor vehicles. It creates a new section, 316.19361, in the Florida Statutes, which prohibits individuals from possessing these open containers while operating a vehicle or as a passenger in a vehicle, including when the vehicle is parked or stopped on a road. The bill outlines specific definitions for terms related to marijuana products and establishes that an open container is considered to be in the possession of the vehicle operator or passenger under certain conditions. Penalties for violations include noncriminal moving traffic violations, with increased penalties for repeat offenses, particularly for qualified patients.

Additionally, the bill creates section 316.19362, which expresses the legislative intent that the smell of marijuana products provides probable cause for vehicle searches. Local governments are authorized to adopt stricter ordinances regarding the possession of these products in vehicles. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.