In addition to law enforcement, legal experts said there is a big concern about how to be able to determine if someone is actively under the influence behind the wheel.

Unlike drinking and driving where a breathalyzer test can help determine if someone is actively under the influence, there currently is not an approved test in the United States to do the same for marijuana or THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, the CBS News reported.

WCCO legal contributor Joe Tamburino notes that it also would also not be illegal for someone to have it in their system and drive so long as they are not actively under the influence.

He pointed out to the fact that THC can remain in someone’s system for 30-45 days, so while a urine or blood test can help determine if it in someone’s system, it cannot necessarily determine how long ago they consumed it.

Tamburino also added this gray area could lead to an uptick in court cases and more taxpayer dollars needed for more legal recourse.

Also, unlike drunken driving where someone can be arrested if their blood alcohol content registers above the .80 legal limit, there currently is not a legal threshold set for cannabis.

The Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association and the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association have been very vocal about their deep concerns as the bill moves through the legislature.

They have long argued that legalization without proper roll-out could lead to an increase in emergency room visits, a significant impact on youth and long-term mental health issues.

They also stated it could also lead to a surge in deadly crashes if proper regulations are not in place.

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