Military Marijuana Offense Rules Changed, Data Reporting Required
This law changes how the military handles marijuana use and possession offenses, potentially reducing maximum punishments. It also requires the military to publicly report detailed data on drug testing and punishments, including breakdowns by race, gender, and rank.
Key points
Maximum punishments for simple marijuana use and possession in the military are limited to be no harsher than punishments for being drunk on duty.
The military must collect and publicly share detailed annual reports on drug testing results and punishments, broken down by substance, race, gender, ethnicity, and rank.
Manufacturing, distributing, or introducing controlled substances are explicitly included in a specific definition of military offenses.
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