Medical marijuana in the workplace: Here’s what you need to know
Illinois recently became the 20th state to legalize the use of medical marijuana.
Starting Jan. 1, 2014, licensed doctors will be allowed to prescribe marijuana to patients who have at least one of more than 30 medical conditions listed in the legislation. The doctor and patient must have an existing and ongoing relationship. Qualified patients must apply for a card from the Illinois Department of Public Health, which will allow them to get no more than 2.5 ounces of marijuana every two weeks.