Maryland’s highest state court has ruled that the smell of marijuana isn’t enough for police to be able to search a person.
In a 7-0 vote, the ruling comes five years after Maryland decriminalized marijuana by making possession of up to 10 grams a minor offense, punishable by a $100 fine.
However, the new ruling does not apply to vehicle searches, meaning a police officer who smells pot is allowed to search the car, but not the people inside it.