Bimonthly News Update

The NJ Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance and Marketplace Modernization Act was signed into law by Governor Murphy on February 22, 2021, thereby legalizing recreational use of marijuana by adults 21 and over.

The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey will continue to keep our members updated on this important issue. Our tool kit is currently undergoing revision to provide updated information on policies and procedures related to the law to assist you in maintaining a healthy, safe and drug-free workplace. Further revision will occur in the months ahead when the Cannabis Regulatory Commission sets forth its requirements for employers.

• What’s in a name? New Jersey draws distinction for term cannabis

In municipal meetings throughout New Jersey, elected officials are learning a new vocabulary as they wrestle with setting local policies on the sale and public use of marijuana.

• Pre-employment Marijuana Screens Will Be Outlawed for Many in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia City Council approved a measure April 22 prohibiting most employers in the city from testing new hires for marijuana use.

• Bipartisan Marijuana Data Collection Act Would Gather Info on Legal State Cannabis Markets

On Thursday, U.S. lawmakers introduced a bipartisan, bicameral bill to study the various impacts of state-legalized cannabis programs.

• Some New Marijuana Laws Protect Off-Duty Recreational Use

As the trend to legalize cannabis use continues, employers should note that some state and local laws now protect workers who consume recreational marijuana while off duty.

• Riding the Green Wave – Considerations for Employers in Dealing with Marijuana Legalization

As a wave of marijuana legalization continues to sweep the country, employers (especially those with multi-state operations) must grapple with its impact on their operations and workforce.

• Workplace Drug-Testing of Nurses for Cannabis Position Statement Released by National Nursing Association

The American Cannabis Nurses Association calls for elimination of pre-employment and random drug testing for nurses and instead use a reliable test for impairment while on the job.

• Buffalo firefighter fired for testing positive for marijuana wants his job back

Scott Martin, a 12-year veteran with the Buffalo Fire Department, was fired from his job earlier this year because he tested positive for marijuana.

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