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New Marijuana Law Update in New York - Webinar (2018) - ResearchAndMarkets.com
[March 26, 2019]

New Marijuana Law Update in New York - Webinar (2018) - ResearchAndMarkets.com


The "New Marijuana Law Update in New York" webinar has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Medical marijuana laws have been sweeping the country find out how New York's new medical marijuana law will impact your company.

As the use of medicinal marijuana becomes more prevalent in New York and neighboring states, employers in New York need clarity about the constantly evolving status of the states regulatory landscape and its interplay with Federal law.

Recently enacted regulations promise to expand the scope of New York's medical marijuana community by allowing additional products on the market, improving the experience for patients and visitors at dispensing facilities and enabling the New York State Department of Health to approve new courses that will allow prospective practitioners to complete their training in a shorter amount of time. Employers must prepare for the issues that will inevitably arise when an employee becomes a medical marijuana user.

Please be mindful that possessing, using, distributing and or selling marijuana is a federal crime, and no legal advicewe give is intended to provide any guidance or assistance in violating federal law nor will it provide any guidance or assistance in complying with federal law. Please also note that we are not advising you regarding the federal, state or local tax consequences of engaging in any business in this industry.



Learning Objectives

  • You will be able to identify practical implications for employers.
  • You will be able to recognize key provisions of the New York law.
  • You will be able to discuss disability discrimination and reasonable accommodation.
  • You will be able to review the latest development in enforcement of federal and state marijuana law.

Who Should Attend:


This webinar is designed for human resource professionals, business owners, attorneys, business managers, benefits and payroll professionals, operations managers, presidents, vice presidents, supervisors, managers, controllers and accountants.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Latest Development in Enforcement of Fed and State Marijuana Law
  • Federal Update
  • New York Update
  • Neighboring State Status
  • Key Provisions of the New York Law
  • Serious Conditions That Qualify
  • How and Where Can Be Obtained and Possessed
  • Practical Implications for Employers
  • Drug Testing
  • Background Checks; Prior Offenses; Offenses in Other Jurisdictions; Arrest Records
  • On-Duty Conduct
  • Privacy/Policy Concerns
  • Disability Discrimination and Reasonable Accommodations
  • Off-Duty and Off-Premises Policies
  • Examples
  • Fact Patterns
  • Hypotheticals

For more information about this webinar visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/vn375n/new_marijuana_law?w=4


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