DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 351 Engrossed 2023 Regular Session Landry
Abstract: Provides relative to a recommendation of medical marijuana in employment.
Proposed law defines "qualifying medical marijuana patient" and "recommendation".
Proposed law provides that a qualifying medical marijuana patient who receives a recommendation
from an authorized clinician to use marijuana for a therapeutic use shall not be disqualified for
unemployment compensation benefits.
(Adds R.S. 23:1601.1)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations
to the original bill:
1. Make title and technical changes.
2. Remove the workers' compensation provisions from proposed law.