Truckers And Pilots Still Can't Use Medical Marijuana Even Though Trump Reclassified It, Transportation Department Says

5 months ago by gingerbier to c/newjerseycannabis

Last month, the Trump administration moved to federally reclassify medical marijuana that is dispensed to patients in accordance with state programs. But that doesn’t mean truck drivers, airline pilots and other federally regulated workers can now use it without being punished, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is clarifying in a new notice. “Marijuana use is […]

qkall 3 points 5 months ago

@gingerbier hmm this is tough ... like without a reliable way to determine if a heavy user is actively high .... not sure what other options there are....

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Fredselfish -2 points 5 months ago

No shit just same reason we don't allow truckers to drink and drive.

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stoly 8 points 5 months ago

You've greatly misunderstood the concept. Nobody is suggesting that people be allowed to do this on duty. You are lifetime rejected from air traffic control if you have a one-time use of Marijuana. That's silly.

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Amnesigenic 3 points 5 months ago

Not even close

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