Opinion ID: 845981
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 10

Heading: conclusion

Text: Because the majority interprets the statutory provisions at issue contrary to the express wording chosen by the Legislature, as well as contrary to the intent of the Legislature, I must respectfully dissent. Today's holding now makes criminals of numerous Michigan citizens who, before today, were considered law-abiding, productive members of our communities. Now, if a person has ever actively or passively ingested marijuana and drives, he drives not knowing if he is breaking the law, because if any amount of 11-carboxy-THC can be detectedno matter when it was previously ingestedhe is committing a crime. The majority's interpretation, which has no rational relationship to the Legislature's genuine concerns about operating a vehicle while impaired, violates the United States Constitution and the Michigan Constitution. Therefore, I would affirm the decision of the Court of Appeals. WEAVER and MARILYN J. KELLY, JJ., concur.