Quote Originally Posted by coneking1911
if i did get stopped and the officer searched my bag
What state you are in is irrelevant, because your fourth amendment rights trumps any state or local law that allows them to search your belongings without due process, probable cause, or consent.

If you are not being arrested or have cause to be arrested, you do not have to allow them to search your belongings. But remember to be courteous, provide your ID for identifying if requested, and they may ask what is in the bag but just say your personal belongings. If they ask if they can look at it, and they will likely try a tactic known to trick consent to waive your right with a double question such as, "You don't have anything to hide, right? You don't mind if I look in your bag?" to which you simply state "I do not give consent to search my bag." to where there is no ambiguity, no question, and clearly stated.