Current through the 2024 Regular Session
Section 41-137-15 - Discrimination prohibited(1) A person shall not be denied custody of or visitation rights or parenting time with a minor solely for the person's status as a cardholder.(2) No school, landlord or employer may be penalized or denied any benefit under state law for enrolling, leasing to or employing a cardholder.(3) A registered qualifying patient or registered designated caregiver shall not be denied the right to own, purchase or possess a firearm, firearm accessory or ammunition based solely on his or her status as a registered qualifying patient or registered designated caregiver. No state or local agency, municipal or county governing authority shall restrict, revoke, suspend or otherwise infringe upon the right of a person to own, purchase or possess a firearm, firearm accessory or ammunition or any related firearms license or certification based solely on his or her status as a registered qualifying patient or registered designated caregiver.(4) Facilities such as schools, child care facilities and temporary care providers shall be allowed to administer medical cannabis in the same manner as with medical prescriptions.(5) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as to create a private right of action by an employee against an employer.(6) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect the existing legal relationship between an employer and employee or any existing law or regulation relating to such relationship.Added by Laws, 2022, ch. 303, SB 2095,§ 8, eff. 2/2/2022.