Bill > S06073

This bill amends the New York Cannabis Law to exclude volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) employees from the permissive use of marijuana. It defines "exempt fire agency" as a fire department that provides fire and emergency services to a community, and "exempt employee" as a volunteer firefighter or EMS employee of an exempt fire agency whose work responsibilities impact public safety. The bill allows exempt fire agencies to take reasonable measures, such as pre-employment testing, random drug tests, and testing for cause, to ensure their exempt employees are not impaired by cannabis use. Additionally, exempt employees prescribed medical cannabis must report their prescription to the exempt fire agency, which will then consult with the agency's medical director to determine the employee's fitness for duty and potential need for work restrictions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S6073