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Bill would revoke comp for injuries due to med marijuana misuse

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Maryland lawmakers have proposed a bill that would remove a worker’s eligibility for workers compensation for injuries or illnesses solely caused by the effects of improper usage of medical marijuana.

H.B. 683, introduced Tuesday, states that a covered employee or dependent of the employee would not be entitled to workers compensation or benefits if the accidentally personal injury, compensable hernia or occupational disease was caused solely by the effect of medical marijuana as a result of the worker failing to take the marijuana in accordance with the written certification of a certifying provider or physician.

The legislation would also amend treatment for a compensable injury to include medical marijuana as a medical option.

A companion bill, S.B. 461, was introduced Jan. 20 in the state’s Senate.

If signed into law, the legislation would take effect Oct. 1, 2021.

The bill has been referred to the House committee on economic matters and health and government operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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