Summary: Senate Bill 427 Sponsored by Senator GIROD; Representative GILLIAM -- Relating to drug-free workplace policies.  

Relating to drug-free workplace policies; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 475.309 ... ... drugs. Requires applicant for medical Marijuana registry identification card to notify employer before using Marijuana. Provides that Oregon Medical Marijuana ...

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(B) This paragraph does not apply to an individual who has refused to enter into or has violated the terms of a last chance agreement with the employer.

(c) It is no defense or excuse under this section that the individual's separation resulted from alcohol use, Marijuana use, unlawful drug use, alcoholism or drug addiction.

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(A) Between an employer and an employee who has violated the employer's reasonable written policy, has engaged in drug or alcohol use connected with work or has admitted to alcohol abuse, Marijuana use or unlawful drug use; and

(B) That permits the employee to return to work under conditions that may require the employee to:

(i) Abstain from alcohol use, Marijuana use and unlawful drug use; and

(ii) Attend and comply with the requirements of a rehabilitation or education program acceptable to the employer.

{ + (d) 'Reasonable written policy' includes a comprehensive drug-free workplace program established consistent with sections 1 to 9 of this 2009 Act. + }

{ - (d) - } { + (e) + } An individual is 'under the influence of intoxicants' when the level of alcohol, Marijuana or unlawful drugs present in the individual's body exceeds the amount prescribed in a collective bargaining agreement, or the amount prescribed in the employer's reasonable written policy if there is no applicable collective bargaining agreement provision.

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SECTION 15. ORS 475.309 is amended to read:

475.309. (1) Except as provided in ORS 475.316, 475.320 and 475.342, a person engaged in or assisting in the medical use of Marijuana is excepted from the criminal laws of the state for possession, delivery or production of Marijuana, aiding and abetting another in the possession, delivery or production of Marijuana or any other criminal offense in which possession, delivery or production of Marijuana is an element if the following conditions have been satisfied:

(a) The person holds a registry identification card issued pursuant to this section, has applied for a registry identification card pursuant to subsection (9) of this section, is the designated primary caregiver of the cardholder or applicant, or is the person responsible for a Marijuana grow site that is producing Marijuana for the cardholder and is registered under ORS 475.304; and

(b) The person who has a debilitating medical condition, the person's primary caregiver and the person responsible for a Marijuana grow site that is producing Marijuana for the cardholder and is registered under ORS 475.304 are collectively in possession of, delivering or producing Marijuana for medical use in amounts allowed under ORS 475.320.

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The text on this Bill can be found in PDF format at: http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/sb0400.dir/sb0427.intro.pdf

Status:

02/02 (S) Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
02/09 (S) Referred to Commerce and Workforce Development.

Testifying

Each speaker called to testify will have two minutes to address the committee. The order of testimony may be managed to ensure that all points of view on these measures are presented.

Staff respectfully requests that you submit 25 collated copies of written materials at the time of your testimony and, if possible, an electronic copy of materials provided to staff 24 hours prior to the meeting. Persons making presentations including the use of video, DVD, PowerPoint or overhead projection equipment are asked to contact committee staff and provide an electronic copy 24 hours prior to the meeting.

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Details:  

> Allows employer to adopt comprehensive drug-free workplace program, including drug and alcohol testing policies.

> Establishes requirements for program and policies, including requirements for collection of samples and testing procedures.

> Exempts employer from civil actions under certain conditions when employer has adopted comprehensive drug-free workplace program.

> Modifies definition of 'compensable injury' in workers' compensation law.

> Modifies application of disability law in relation to illegal use of drugs.

> Requires applicant for medical marijuana registry identification card to notify employer before using marijuana.

> Provides that Oregon Medical Marijuana Act does not require employer to make workplace accommodation regardless of where marijuana use occurs.  

A copy of the Bill may be found online at:

http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measpdf/sb0400.dir/sb0427.intro.pdf

. and here .

http://www.leg.state.or.us/09reg/measures/sb0400.dir/sb0427.intro.html

LTL (Letters-To-yer-Legislator, Editor, Org Director, Biz Owner)

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• MAP Three Tips for Letter Writers
• Powerful Paragraphs, ClearWriter's ClearTips
• How to Write Letters to the Editor, Schaffer Library of Drug Policy
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• How to Communicate with Journalists, Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting
• Letter Writer's Style Guide, by Chris Donald
• Writing Effective Letters to the Editor, 20/20 Vision


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