On April 23, Delaware became the 22nd state in the country to legalize marijuana for recreational use. With the passage of the new law, Delaware employers face new challenges and questions. This article is intended to offer some answers.

The Law

The change in the law results from the passage of two bills—HB 1 and HB 2. Gov. John Carney, who had previously vetoed similar bills, refrained from exercising his veto power and instead chose to let the bills take effect without his signature.