It shall be unlawful for any person under the influence of any narcotic drug, marihuana, stimulant or depressant substance, or of any chemical or controlled substance, to the degree whereby it makes said person unable to drive a vehicle safely, or drive or have physical and real control of a motor vehicle on the public roads. The fact that a person accused of violating the provisions of this section is or has been authorized to use said narcotic drug, marihuana, stimulant or depressant substance or chemical or controlled substance pursuant to the laws of Puerto Rico, shall not constitute a defense against being charged for having violated this section.\nHistory —Jan. 7, 2000, No. 22, § 7.03, eff. 1 year after Jan. 7, 2000.
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