Marijuana Legalization and Drug Testing Policies

On July 1, 2022, Minnesota became the latest state to legalize THC products for recreational use. The new law allows those ages 21 and older to purchase edibles and beverages containing a limited amount of the active ingredient in marijuana. Today we will discuss how laws decriminalizing or legalizing recreational cannabis use may affect employment-related drug testing throughout the country.

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