RENO, Nev. — A new law in Nevada will ban pre-employment marijuana tests.
KSNV reported that Gov. Steve Sisolak signed AB 132 into law, which will ban the denial of employment if someone tests positive for marijuana.
Exceptions to the law apply, however.
KTNV reported that the law does not apply to those applying to a job that requires them to operate a motor vehicle and submit to screening tests by federal law, as well as positions like a firefighter or emergency medical technician. The exception also applies to positions that employers determine could impact the safety of others.
The law ill be in effect in January 2020.
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