HB 170 CANNABIS EMPLOYMENT PROTECTION LIMITS

Rep Reena C Szczepanski

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 House Bill 170 (HB 170) This legislation is an amendment to Section 26-2B-9 of the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act in the state of New Mexico, which relates to medical cannabis and employment protections. 

 

 House Bill 170 (HB 170) This legislation states It is generally unlawful to take adverse employment action against an applicant or employee based on conduct allowed under the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act, unless such action is necessary to avoid the loss of a monetary or licensing-related benefit under federal law.

•	Employers are permitted to take adverse employment action against an employee for the use of or impairment by medical cannabis on the premises of the place of employment or during working hours. 
•	A qualified patient shall not be considered impaired solely due to the presence of cannabis metabolites or components in insufficient concentration to cause impairment. 
•	Adverse employment action can be taken when an employee is in a safety-sensitive position and is required to carry a firearm as part of their employment or operates a commercial vehicle requiring a commercial driver's license under the New Mexico Commercial Driver's License Act.