Marijuana is now legal in some U.S. states but the issue of enforcing pot-DUI cases is proving a legal minefield.
Recently the Wall Street Journal reported on how lawmakers are “struggling to create rules” for how to identify drivers who are under the influence of pot.
It seems identifying pot impairment is not as easy or straightforward as testing for alcohol. “There is no broad agreement over what blood level of THC – marijuana’s psychoactive ingredient – impairs driving,” stated the Wall St...
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Washington
Court Rules Marijuana Use is Not Protected Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
By David Macaulay, Veritas Legal Media
Recently voters in Colorado and Washington State voted to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The two states are also among 18 that allow the use of the drug for medical use, as well as Washington DC.
But if you are a federal or any other employee you may not be entitled to protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act, even if you live in a state that allows marijuana use, a recent court case has ruled.
While Colorado and Washington passe...
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