Cannabidiol (CBD) has become widely popular and available, even
being sold at local grocery stores. Proponents of CBD tout its
benefits in treating a wide variety of symptoms, including anxiety,
inflammation, and insomnia. But can the use of CBD get an employee
fired? The answer in Kentucky, at least for now, is
"yes."
CBD is drawn from the flower of the hemp plant. Both hemp and
marijuana come from the same plant, cannabis sativa. The difference
between hemp and marijuana is in the amount of tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC). The Agriculture Act of 2014 provides that hemp may contain
up to 0.3% THC. Marijuana, which contains more than 0.3% THC, can induce
psychotropic or euphoric effects on the user.
