US OR: PUB LTE: Employers Can Maintain Drug-free Workplace

Portland Tribune, 13 Sep 2012 – I write in response to "Marijuana legalization is a lot of smoke" (Aug. 23), the first point would have us believe that Measure 80 would allow people, even bus drivers, to drive under the influence. It is currently illegal to drive under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Measure 80 would not change this. Reckless driving is an offense regardless of intoxication level. The Oregon Cannabis Tax Act calls for marijuana to be sold only by state-controlled vendors similar to liquor stores and the Oregon Liquor Control Commission. Currently a seller never asks for ID. Wine produced in Oregon cannot be shipped where sales are prohibited or to minors. This would apply to marijuana as well.