Legalization of Marijuana – Implications for Workplace Safety: A Statement from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

As the U.S. Congress looks at a number of legislative proposals relating to federal marijuana policy, the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) cautions legislators to avoid piecemeal solutions. While there is much that is not known about marijuana, enough is known to raise concern and caution with regard to federal action. However, regardless of marijuana’s legal status in a jurisdiction, ACOEM strongly supports legislative proposals that allow employers to prohibit those employed in safety-sensitive positions from working while under the influence of marijuana.
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