 Photo Cred: https://merryjane.com/photos/photos-of-cops-smoking-weed New Jersey cops will now, finally, be allowed to use cannabis in their off hours.
The state’s adult use cannabis sales began just one year ago, on April 21, 2022. At that time, New Jersey’s Attorney General Matt Platkin issued a memo to law enforcement agencies and police chiefs regarding this new law and how it affects their staff. Platkin basically said it was okay for law enforcement employees to use cannabis. His memo specifically said that agencies “may not take any adverse action against any officers because they do or do not use cannabis off duty.” Following that initial annoucement,, though, opponents saw to it that those rights were quickly revoked, which then prompted months of back and forth negotiations on the issue. Well, now they seem to have settled the issue for good, and announced new official “clear guidelines” on the matter. The new guidelines say that New Jersey police officers will not be subjected to cannabis testing anymore, unless they are on duty, or if their position requires federal oversight and/or drug testing. Those federal positions would include those on special task forces or those who hold some type of federally-regulated license that requires drug testing, such as a pilot license or commercial driver's license. It also includes those who work for a law enforcement agency that receives a federal contract or grant which requires drug testing. Despite police now being allowed to use cannabis off duty, they are still, of course, absolutely banned from any type of cannabis consumption, recreational or medical, while on duty. Platkin’s memo said, "To be clear, there should be zero tolerance for cannabis use, possession or intoxication while performing the duties of a law enforcement officer.” Comments are closed.
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