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Nevada pioneers protection for pot-using job seekers

By Associated Press
Published: June 12, 2019, 6:11pm

LAS VEGAS — Nevada is set to pioneer a law to prevent job seekers from being immediately rejected for work based on a positive marijuana test.

Democratic Assembly members Dina Neal and Edgar Flores sponsored the measure that goes into effect in January.

They said Wednesday it should keep workplace doors open for people who legally consume cannabis in a state where recreational pot sales are booming.

But the lawmakers and others note the law has exceptions.

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