I, Joseph R. Biden Jr., do hereby grant a full, complete, and unconditional pardon to all current United States citizens and lawful permanent residents who, on or before the date of this proclamation, committed or were convicted of the offense of simple possession of marijuana, attempted simple possession of marijuana, or use of marijuana, regardless of whether they have been charged with or prosecuted for these offenses on or before the date of this proclamation

  • MxM111
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    11 year ago

    There are, for example, random drug testing at work places. And especially if you work for government or for government contractor, you may be fired if the drug is scheduled. Has nothing to do with Justice department.

    • @EatYouWell
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      21 year ago

      You can be fired for failing a drug test even if the drugs are legal.

      • MxM111
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        11 year ago

        Nicotine is a drug. Never ever heard anyone being fired for that.

        And while it is true, there could be other rules that companies may enforce (don’t operate heavy machinery while drunk, for example), government contractors have to react simply because the drug is on the list, and the test is positive. BY LAW, even if it has zero impact or positive impact on productivity.