Is medical marijuana considered a prescription?
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Is medical marijuana considered a prescription?
My employer allows for ‘any
prescription that is legal to obtain
in NV, is allowed’. Does med
marijuana meet that description?
Asked on February 12, 2017 under Criminal Law, Nevada
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
It's not 100% clear what the context is, since you posted this question under "Criminal Defense," but are asking about your employer.
That said, the issue of the legality of marijuana is NOT a simple one: even when a state allows its use (either medically or recreationally), it is still a controlled substance and illegall under federal law. So your state (Nevada) may consider it legal, but it's illegal under national law; therefore, your employer could choose to view it either way.
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