It is up to the employer if they want to recognize state law, or federal law, there is nothing written in Prop 215 that protects medical users from employment drug tests, and even if there was such a thing, the employer could simply say that it is illegal federally so they won't recognize Prop 215. Right now you are probably thinking, "That's bullshit, we voted this in!!" and I would completely agree with you, it is bullshit, however, that doesn't mean you can't still go medical.

You could talk to an employer about this and ask what they would do, this is probably the best route however you might not get the job if they end up siding with federal law and sticking to their no drug policy. I sure as hell would never tell my employer because I already know the answer, so if you do as I am, make sure you read up on how to pass a drug test. There are some very helpful topics on this board for that.

And on a side note, keep in mind the same works if you are renting an apartment, you could be evicted if your landlord finds out and is against medical marijuana, just thought I would toss that out in the open.

Good luck!
Nailhead Reviewed by Nailhead on . MMJ and discrimination? If you are in a state that has legal medical marijuana, and you have a doctor's recommendation for it (and the accompanying MMJ card/paperwork whatever is required for you to legally smoke pot) can a job decline to hire you if you fail a drug test due to cannabis? I was told that here in California all you have to do is show your MMJ card and it is illegal for them to discriminate against you for it. Rating: 5