Bill > HB351

This bill amends KRS 342.610, the workers' compensation law, to exclude certain levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in an employee's blood from the presumption that an injury was caused by the introduction of certain substances into the employee's body. Specifically, if a scientifically reliable test reveals that the employee had a level of 5 nanograms or more of THC per milliliter, and no other unprescribed or excessive prescription substances were found, the employer bears the burden of proving that the THC caused the injury or death. If the THC level is less than 5 nanograms per milliliter and no other substances were found, there is an irrebuttable presumption that the THC did not cause the injury or death.