Bailey & Wyant, PLLC Member Michael Taylor presented at the 2019 Conference of Counties hosted by WV Association of Counties yesterday.

Mr. Taylor presented to a full classroom of county officials on the high stakes of Medical Marijuana in the workplace. Within his presentation he discussed the Federal Law, Controlled Substances Act and West Virginia Law surrounding medical marijuana. The presentation was full of detailed information surrounding medicinal marijuana, the effects it will have within the workplace and current bill progression through the legislature. The presentation also featured examples of cases which led to engaging discussion among attendees.

As this is an emerging issue that will have significant consequences to employers in the workplace, Mr. Taylor is available to present on the topic to any employer wanting to learn more.

West Virginia Association of Counties represents West Virginia's elected county officials, the constitutional offices of county commissioners, county clerks, circuit clerks, sheriffs, assessors and prosecuting attorneys. Their mission is to achieve unity of purpose among elected county officials in order to promote the professionalism, innovation and preservation of county government for the benefit of the citizens they serve to create a better West Virginia.