Are you a weed-growing expert? Ohio’s hiring. Oh, and you must adhere to its drug-free policy
COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio is looking for an expert in growing marijuana who must adhere to its drug-free workplace policy as the state implements a new medical marijuana law.
Cleveland.com reports the new hire by the Ohio Department of Commerce would help write rules for medical marijuana cultivators.
The chosen contractor would be held to Ohios drug-free workplace policy, which currently doesnt allow for medical marijuana use.
A commerce department spokesman couldnt say Friday whether the contractors employees would have to clear a pre-employment drug test.
The contractor would research best practices and recommend how they would work with Ohios patient needs in the new Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program.
The job listing was posted last week. The state is accepting applications through Wednesday. The department has budgeted $50,000 for the work.
Ohios new law allows people to use the drug in vapor form for certain chronic health conditions while barring patients from smoking marijuana ...