Minnesota allows both medical and recreational cannabis use. Employment discrimination based on an individual’s status as a patient enrolled in the registry program or a positive drug test for cannabis components or metabolites is generally prohibited, with some exceptions for safety-sensitive positions.
Legal Status: Yes, medical and recreational
Protections for Medicinal Users & Exceptions:
Employers may not discriminate against individuals based on their status as patients enrolled in the registry program or positive drug tests, unless certain exceptions apply, such as safety-sensitive positions or federal law/regulations.
Protections for Recreational Users & Exceptions:
N/A
Restrictions on Testing for Cannabis:
Employers may conduct pre-employment cannabis tests for specific positions and have the right to test employees under certain circumstances.
Miscellaneous:
Employers can enforce policies related to cannabis use in the workplace and may take actions based on specific circumstances.