Agenda - Council Work Session - 02/13/2024

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fFf: S. I would violate federal or state law or regulations, or cause an employer to lose a monetary or incensing-related benefit under federal law or regulations. Return to top of page f How does this im act the re uirements of the Drug-FreeQ59. p � : Workplace Act? A59.It does not.The Drug-Free workplace Act of 1988 (DFWA) requires federal grantees and f; contractors to implement a drug-free workplace policy and establish a drug-free awareness program as a precondition for receiving a federal grant or a contract. However,the DFWA does not require covered employers to test employees for drugs or terminate them for drug-related violations, so the new Minnesota state law does not impact the DFWA directly. Minnesota law allows employers to prohibit employees from bringing legal cannabis products to work and permits employers to prohibit employees from being under the influence while at work. It would be best practice for cities with drug-free work policies to keep those in effect. If a city F; wishes to do so,it can update its policy to include lawful cannabis products within its scope. An updated model Non-DOT Drug,Alcohol and Cannabis Policies will be available once legal ?- consultants have reviewed. Return to top P g of a e _ Q60. Should my city continue to include cannabis as a pre- . employment panel screen for my non-DOT/safety-sensitive employees? A60,The new Minnesota law prohibits an employer from refusing to hire an applicant simply because of a positive cannabis drug test.There are exceptions for positions where such testing and denial of'ob offer is required under applicable federal or state law. Cities will want to refer to the Qa,which provides a list of positions excepted from cannabis testing prohibitions. Practically speaking, if a position is not excepted, cities will need to determine whether they want to continue to test for cannabis in light of the limitation of the testing and confer with their city attorney before taking an action as a result of a positive test. Return to top of page Edible cannabinold products s- Q61. What is an edible cannabinoid product?A61.An edible cannabinoid product is any product that is intended to be eaten or consumed as a beverage by humans, contains a cannabinoid in combination with food ingredients and is not a drug.The edible product must contain a maximum of 5 mg THC per serving.Edible cannabinoid products do not include products that are intended to be smoked or vaped. Return to top of page Q62. What are the labeling requirements for edible cannabinoid '= products? ` A62.Label's on THC edible products must include the following; • Name,location, phone number, and website of manufacturer. I s;