Maryland HB797 prohibits discrimination against fire and rescue public safety employees for using medical cannabis.

Maryland HB797 amends the state's laws to protect fire and rescue public safety employees from discrimination related to medical cannabis use. Employers cannot discipline, discharge, or otherwise discriminate against these employees based on their possession of a valid written certification for medical cannabis or testing positive for cannabis components while holding such certification. Employers must also make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of these employees.

Maryland HB797 prohibits discrimination against fire and rescue public safety employees for using medical cannabis.

Maryland HB797 amends the state's laws to protect fire and rescue public safety employees from discrimination related to medical cannabis use. Employers cannot discipline, discharge, or otherwise discriminate against these employees based on their possession of a valid written certification for medical cannabis or testing positive for cannabis components while holding such certification. Employers must also make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of these employees.