The law will also open up a Pandora’s Box for lawsuits around jobs where people must remain drug free, like high-risk construction jobs, transportation jobs and even law enforcement (where officers carry guns). From my perspective, this bill has to be corrected, before I can fully support the legalization of recreational marijuana, which the voters of the State of New Jersey approved in the recent election.
I believe I have made my position clear on this bill. As a law-abiding citizen, and retired law enforcement executive, I don’t agree with all aspects, but I can accept it, if changes are made.
As I have explained in my letters, removing parents from being notified when their young sons or daughters have been caught breaking the law is contrary to good parenting. Parents must be aware, and I’m sure most of them are, in today’s society, their children’s attitudes of rebellion against authority along with thrill-seeking are not uncommon among kids who experiment with drugs, marijuana and alcohol.