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C-24.2, r. 24.1 - Regulation respecting exceptions to the prohibitions related to drug consumption

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chapter C-24.2, r. 24.1
Regulation respecting exceptions to the prohibitions related to drug consumption
Highway Safety Code
(chapter C-24.2, ss. 443 and 489).
Act to ensure safety in guided land transport
(chapter S-3.3, s. 50, 1st par. and 2nd par., subpar. 9).
Act respecting off-highway vehicles
(chapter V-1.3, s. 34).
DIVISION I
INTERPRETATION
O.C. 764-2019, Div. I.
1. For the purposes of this Regulation, a reference to “to smoke” and “smoking” also applies to the use of a pipe, a bong, an electronic cigarette or any other device of that nature.
O.C. 764-2019, s. 1.
DIVISION II
EXCEPTIONS FOR OCCUPANTS OF A ROAD VEHICLE
O.C. 764-2019, Div. II.
2. The occupant of a road vehicle who uses over-the-counter medication or medication prescribed by a professional authorized to do so is not subject to the prohibition on consuming a drug provided for in section 443 of the Highway Safety Code (chapter C-24.2).
With regard to cannabis prescribed for medical purposes, the exception provided for in the first paragraph applies only if the cannabis is not smoked and the occupant concerned is neither the driver nor a person having the care or control of a vehicle.
O.C. 764-2019, s. 2.
DIVISION III
EXCEPTION FOR CYCLISTS
O.C. 764-2019, Div. III.
3. A cyclist who uses over-the-counter medication or medication, other than cannabis, prescribed by a professional authorized to do so is not subject to the prohibition on consuming a drug provided for in section 489 of the Highway Safety Code (chapter C-24.2).
O.C. 764-2019, s. 3.
AMENDING
O.C. 764-2019.
Regulation respecting rail safety
4. (Amendment integrated into c. S-3.3, r. 2, s. 13).
O.C. 764-2019, s. 4.
Regulation respecting off-highway vehicles
5. (Amendment integrated into c. V-1.2, r. 5, s. 11.01).
O.C. 764-2019, s. 5.
Regulation respecting all-terrain vehicles
6. (Amendment integrated into c. V-1.2, r. 6, s. 14).
O.C. 764-2019, s. 6.
FINAL
O.C. 764-2019.
7. (Omitted).
O.C. 764-2019, s. 7.
REFERENCES
O.C. 764-2019, 2019 G.O. 2, 1647
S.Q. 2020, c. 26, s. 149
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