The ‘Doobieous’ State of Marijuana Legalization for Virginia Employers

Even though Virginia will officially legalize the possession and distribution of small quantities of marijuana this summer, marijuana in all of its forms remains illegal under federal law. Federal prohibitions include marijuana or cannabis oil used as a prescription medication. In spite of these federal prohibitions, Virginia law as of July 1 will prohibit discrimination against employees discharged for the prescription-based use of cannabis oil, unless the employer fits into certain enumerated...
By: Sands Anderson PC

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