a fairly low threshold for regular uses therefore, I for one will continue to say zero tolerance because it is not worth the risk to others or yourself. As an investor this in theory could result in lawsuits against dispensaries and others in the industry for failing to educate users sufficiently that this is not like alcohol where one can have a drink or two and legally be able to pass a blood test – this is effectively zero tolerance. There is concern over the effectiveness of tests for THC as this recent 5th Estate summary revealed
(Click Here). Saliva tests are also deemed imprecise (Click Here). Publicly traded companies such as Cannabix Technologies Inc (CSE:BLO) are working towards pinpoint accuracy breathalyzer tests. To the astute investor, such technology goes well beyond road side testing as can be applied to sports, workplace, and any other application where impairment cannot be tolerated.
I was recently invited on to the Ted Woloshyn show on Newstalk 1010 and the discussion turned to this because of the subject matter (Cannabis beverages). I technically incorrectly stated there is zero THC allowed in the blood. Ontario, at this time, will have a zero tolerance for any level of THC for young or novice drivers — those under 21, or who only carry a G1, G2, M1 or M2 class licence
(Click Here). For those not affected by that zero tolerance, up to two nanograms of THC will be allowed before attracting fines and/or imprisonment. I look it all simply as zero tolerance and as the source above makes clear there really is no amount of cannabis one could consume to be under two nanograms. A link to that Newstalk 1010 discussion can be found in the Case Study this month.
This two nanograms is more for those with residual amounts remaining in the bloodstream because unlike alcohol THC can linger for days if not longer. In Ontario, “exceptions are made to the rules respecting driving with a drug in the body if a police officer is satisfied that the driver is legally authorized to use the drug for medical purposes” (Click Here).
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