Cannabis
Mar. 27, 2024
California’s cannabis law leaves law enforcement agencies in a haze
Unless and until SB 1264 or a similar bill is passed it appears that public safety officers are generally free to use marijuana off-duty and away from the workplace.





Geoffrey S. Sheldon
Chair, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Email: gsheldon@lcwlegal.com
Southwestern Univ SOL; Los Angeles CA
Sheldon is the chair of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore's (LCW) Public Safety Practice, where he provides expert legal counsel to California public safety agencies, focusing on the complexities of labor and employment. His expertise extends across various statutes, including the Peace Officers Bill of Rights Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and more.

Emanuela Tala
Attorney, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Employment law, public safety and litigation
Email: etala@lcwlegal.com

To say that California law about the use of cannabis has evolved quickly is an understatement. In 1996, California voters approved the Compassionate Use Act, exempting certain individuals from criminal liability under California law for the use of medicinal marijuana. Then, in 2016, California voters approved the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, decriminalizing the use of recreational marijuana for adults aged 21 and over.
While California is n...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In