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Medical Pot User May Have Benefits Go Up In Smoke
Category: Medical Marijuana | Posted on Tue, September, 13th 2011 by THCFinder
You just might not be eligible for unemployment if you get fired from your job for anything related to medical marijuana! Make sure you are extremely careful these days as companies are getting away with more and more bs everyday.
A recent decision from the Colorado Court of Appeals has decided that a medical marijuana user who is fired for a positive drug test result is not eligible for unemployment compensation benefits. In Beinor v. Industrial Claim Appeals Office, ___ P.3d ___, 2011 WL 3612226 (Colo. App. Aug. 18, 2001), the Colorado Court of Appeals upheld the Order of the ICAO denying unemployment compensation benefits to a discharged employee who had tested positive for marijuana. The employee presented evidence that, in accord with his doctor’s recommendation, he used "medical marijuana" for severe headaches.
The employer did not contest the employee's eligibility to use medical marijuana, and it did not argue that the employee's marijuana use adversely affected his job performance. Rather, the employer simply contended that the discharged employee was disqualified from receiving benefits because of C.R.S. § 8-73-108(5)(e)(ix.5). This section of the law allows denial of benefits if the employee tests positive "during working hours" for a "controlled substance" that is "not medically prescribed."
The Deputy's initial decision denied the employee's request for benefits. The Hearing Officer reversed, finding that (1) the claimant was eligible to be on the medical marijuana registry, and (2) there was no evidence his marijuana use had adversely affected his job performance. The ICAO reversed the Hearing Officer, agreeing with the employer that the employee was disqualified under C.R.S. § 8-73-108(5)(e)(ix.5). The Court of Appeals has now affirmed the ICAO's decision.
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California Hemp Bill Awaits Governor's Signature
Category: Culture | Posted on Tue, September, 13th 2011 by THCFinder
Could we finally be able to start growing hemp legally in California?
A bill that would allow farmers in four California counties to grow industrial hemp has passed the state legislature and now sits on the desk of Gov. Jerry Brown (D) awaiting his signature. The bill, Senate Bill 676, the California Industrial Hemp Farming Act, passed the Senate earlier this year, then passed the Assembly last week.
Hemp field at sunrise. Will California farmers be able to enjoy its fruits? (Image: Votehemp.org)
Sponsored by state Sen. Mark Leno (D-San Francisco), the bill would allow farmers in those counties to grow industrial hemp for the legal sale of hemp seed, oil, and fiber to manufacturers. The bill specifies that hemp must contain less than 0.3% THC, the primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, and farmers must submit their crops to testing before it goes to market.
The eight-year pilot program would end in 2020, but not before the California attorney general would issue a report on law enforcement impact and the Hemp Industries Association would issue a report on its economic impact.
"California is one step closer to building a successful hemp industry in the Central Valley," said Leno after the Assembly approved the bill on a vote of 49-22 last Wednesday. The Senate gave its final approval to Assembly amendments the following day.
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Free marijuana for votes? State charges dispensary owner with violating election law
Category: News | Posted on Tue, September, 13th 2011 by THCFinder
A marijuana dispensary owner accused of offering free marijuana to citizens who registered to vote a certain way has been charged with violating Michigan election law.
Shekina Pena, 34, owner of Lansing-based Your Healthy Choice Clinic, has been charged with one count of Election Law-Influencing Voters with Money Or Other Valuable Consideration.
“Voters did not intend for marijuana to be handed out as a door prize, especially when it undermines the integrity of our elections process,” said Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette, who joined with Secretary of State Ruth Johnson in announcing the charge.
“Secretary of State Johnson and I will work to ensure that Michigan election law is followed.”
The Attorney General’s office’s investigation revealed that Pena’s dispensary is accused of offering free marijuana in exchange for citizens registering to vote on July 27.
The dispensary is accused of encouraging the newly registered voters to support a certain slate of candidates running for Lansing City Council based on their position regarding regulation of marijuana dispensaries, including the one owned by Pena.
Michigan Election Law prohibits the provision of anything of value in order to induce or influence the manner of voting (MCL 168.931(1)(a)). Such violations are misdemeanors punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a $500 fine.
(Source) http://www.heritage.com
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Don't kill Unicorns
Category: Fun | Posted on Mon, September, 12th 2011 by THCFinder
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