Expands implied consent law to include blood testing; establishes per se standard for driving under influence of marijuana and certain controlled dangerous substances.

This bill (S 279) expands New Jersey's implied consent law to require blood testing for marijuana and certain controlled substances, not just alcohol, when police suspect impaired driving. It establishes a "per se" standard under Section 39:4-50, meaning any detectable level of these substances in a driver’s system would automatically constitute a violation, without needing proof of actual impairment. The law directly affects drivers stopped by police for suspected drug or alcohol impairment, as they would now face automatic penalties for marijuana or controlled substance presence in blood tests. Key provisions include updating the implied consent language to cover drugs and creating a clear legal threshold for marijuana-related DUI offenses.