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Senate adopts amendment to medical-cannabis bill, adds employer-consultation safeguard
Summary
The Utah Senate adopted a floor amendment to Second Substitute Senate Bill 233 that narrows a prior punitive provision and requires political subdivisions to consult legal counsel before adverse employment actions against known medical cannabis cardholders.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate on Feb. 21 adopted a floor amendment to Second Substitute Senate Bill 233, a broad set of technical changes to the state's medical cannabis program, and then passed the bill as amended.
Sponsor Senator Escamilla told colleagues he worked with the League of Cities and Towns and legal counsel to replace earlier language that would have referenced withholding future appropriations. "We…
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