The section that we are dealing with naturally stipulates that he must be in possession of drugs knowingly and without any lawful excuse. If the driver does not know that the hitchhiker he has picked up has drugs on him, he cannot be found guilty under section 253.1 as proposed. If the driver is knowingly in possession of illegal drugs while driving, he could be convicted, under the amendment, pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. It would be very difficult for him to get into the United States. Americans do not welcome persons who have been convicted under any section of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. He will have this problem if he is knowingly in possession of drugs.
On June 19th, 2007. See this statement in context.