New York A05246 prohibits volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services employees from using marijuana.

New York A05246 amends the cannabis law to exclude volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services employees from the permissive use of marijuana. It defines "exempt fire agency" as a fire department providing fire and emergency services. "Exempt employee" refers to volunteer firefighters or emergency medical services employees whose tasks impact safety. Exempt employees prescribed cannabis for medical purposes must report it to their agency. The agency can take measures to ensure no cannabis impairment, including preemployment testing and random drug tests.

New York A05246 prohibits volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services employees from using marijuana.

New York A05246 amends the cannabis law to exclude volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services employees from the permissive use of marijuana. It defines "exempt fire agency" as a fire department providing fire and emergency services. "Exempt employee" refers to volunteer firefighters or emergency medical services employees whose tasks impact safety. Exempt employees prescribed cannabis for medical purposes must report it to their agency. The agency can take measures to ensure no cannabis impairment, including preemployment testing and random drug tests.