YOUR MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYMENT
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WATERMELON AND TOMATO SALAD WITH TURMERIC OIL
Anybody who relies on medical marijuana in Georgia knows that it’s been tough to obtain the THC oil they need. But, unfortunately, it can also be tough to maintain a job while using medical marijuana. Unlike with alcohol, the federal government hasn’t been proactive or decisive about the best way to determine “sobriety” when using marijuana. While a 0.08% BAC or higher means you’re legally impaired, there’s no equivalent to that for marijuana users. This is complicated for businesses that operate across multiple states especially, since many state and federal laws are still at odds with each other about the legalization of marijuana. That’s why the Department of Transportation (DOT) takes a firm position on medical marijuana users, stating on the official website: “It remains unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under the Department of Transportation’s drug testing regulations to use marijuana.” With modern studies about the benefits of marijuana, the guidelines are outdated — however, it may be difficult to update them until we have a definitive system for testing marijuana sobriety. So, what can employers do? They have two options. Either they ask their employees to stop their medical marijuana medication, or they must terminate the employee following a positive drug test. In many states, this problem can still morph into more legal problems; terminations relating to medical marijuana can be challenged, even if employers have state protection from liability. While Georgia remains stringent on the legal uses for medical marijuana, even fewer industries are prepared to adapt to these changes. Transportation is just one among them. If you get charged for possessing medical marijuana and your job is at risk, call our office at 404-467-1747 and hire the top DUI attorneys in Georgia to help with your case.
This light summer salad is packed with flavor and color!
INGREDIENTS • 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil
• 1 tsp peppercorns, coarsely crushed • 1 tsp coriander seeds, coarsely crushed • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 4 cups seedless watermelon, diced into 1/2-inch pieces • 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, diced into 1/2-inch pieces • 8 oz mild feta, diced into 1/2-inch pieces • Flaked sea salt DIRECTIONS 1. In a small saucepan, heat coconut oil, peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and turmeric for about 3 minutes or until fragrant. Let cool slightly but do not let coconut oil solidify. 2. In a large bowl, place diced watermelon, tomatoes, and feta. Drizzle with oil mixture and finish with a dash or two of salt.
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