DB 17-10 Marijuana Act Flashcards
Proposition 64 is a state initiative, commonly known as the ___.
Adult Use of Marijuana Act
-state initiative
Adult Use of Marijuana Act, that was passed by California voters on ___
November 8, 2016.
Proposition 64 legalizes marijuana under state law for use by adults __ or older.
21
-state law
Proposition 64 also sets up a state ___ for commercialization of non-medical marijuana and state licenses are to be issued in Los Angeles beginning January 1, 2018.
state licensing system
The new law, however, does not change the obligations of City employees to maintain a ___ workplace nor does it prevent departments from applying ___ or similar drug policies to maintain a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.
1) drug and alcohol free
2) zero tolerance
Proposition 64 also sets up a state licensing system for commercialization of non-medical marijuana and state licenses are to be issued in Los Angeles beginning ___.
January 1, 2018.
City’s existing drug policy is still in ___.
effect
Members are ___ from the use, consumption, possession, transfer, display, transportation, sale, or growth of marijuana in the workplace
prohibited
The drug remains illegal under ___ law
federal
The Department maintains the right to prohibit ___
legal substances from being in an employee’s system while at work
The Department can still require members to submit for testing upon reasonable ___ of marijuana or alcohol use or any other substance, which may cause impairment
suspicion
The Department is not required to “___” marijuana use
“accommodate”
Members who test positive for marijuana are subject to ___.
disciplinary action
Concerned supervisors should apply the same objective analysis used when identifying the signs of ___ at work.
alcohol impairment
In cases of reasonable suspicion testing procedures, supervisors should make appropriate notifications through channels and make timely notification to the ___.
Professional Standards Division
Signs of Marijuana Use:
Physical Change
- Bloodshot eyes
- Fast heart rate
- Sleepy, lethargic
- Lack of coordination
- Increase cravings for snacks
Signs of Marijuana Use:
Change in Actions
- Confusion and lack of focus
- Unusually talkative
- Dropping studies or usual activities
- Misjudging time
- Secretiveness
Signs of Marijuana Use:
Paraphernalia
- Pipes
- Shredded leafy debris
- Cigarette rolling papers
- Very small bottles of oil
- Small metal clips
- Eyedroppers
Proposition 64 legalizes marijuana under certain restrictions but the obligations remain for Department members to maintain a ___.
drug free and alcohol free workplace.
Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the ___.
Administrative Operations at (213) 978-3855.
