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Latest News Wires Colorado court rules marijuana smokers may be fired

Medical and recreational marijuana is legal in Colorado, but federal law says employers can lawfully fire workers who test positive for the drug, ruled a Colorado appeals court Thursday.

By Steven K. PaulsonAssociated Press / April 25, 2013

(AP Photo/Ed Andrieski, File)

Medical and recreational marijuana may be legal in Colorado, but employers in the state can lawfully fire workers who test positive for the drug, even if it was used off duty, according to a court ruling Thursday.