Grayson County adopts resolution barring employee use of medical marijuana while on duty

Grayson County's governing body unanimously approved a resolution clarifying that employees may not use medical marijuana on the job, even if they possess a medical card.

A county staff speaker explained the move as a clarification of existing personnel policy and the county's administrative code. "Keiko advised us to put this resolution, which is already in our, admin code and a personal policy. It's just stating that even if you have a medical card, we don't allow any type of, medical marijuana use as an employee," the staff speaker said. The staff member and other commissioners discussed liability concerns because many county employees hold commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) or serve in law-enforcement roles.

Why it matters: county officials said the restriction stems from liability and safety concerns for employees in safety-sensitive positions, including those who hold CDLs and law-enforcement staff. The speaker said federal policies applicable to inmates and certain county duties also influenced the decision.

Details from the meeting: the staff speaker tied the change to the county's existing handbook and administrative policies and said the resolution restates the county's prohibition on medical-marijuana use by employees. Commissioners moved and approved the resolution by voice vote.

Ending: The resolution restates current county policy for clarity and liability management; no disciplinary or procedural changes beyond the stated prohibition were approved at the meeting.