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Can an employer or potential employer ask you if you use cannabis?

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Generally, an employer may not ask employees whether they are taking prescription medications, including medical marijuana, unless the inquiry is job related and consistent with the business necessity of the employer, such as positions affecting public safety like police, firefighters, airline pilots, etc. 

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