Marijuana Can Still Be an Issue for Security Clearances
Recreational marijuana is use is legal in 18 states and three U.S. territories, including the District of Columbia. But it remains illegal under federal law, thus affecting federal employees and security clearance applicants. While the director of national intelligence recently sent a memo to agency heads clarifying some of these conflicts, marijuana use can still be an issue for those looking to apply for a clearance.\xa0
Aaron Herreras Szot is an associate with Kalijarvi, Chuzi, Newman & Fitch P.C., She works with clients who are facing a wide range of security clearance matters. She\u2019s also the author of a post on GovExec.com headlined \u201cMarijuana Use Can Still Be a Problem for Security Clearance Applicants.\u201d She joined GovExec Daily\xa0to discuss cannabis and how it can affect security clearances.