KEYWORD: Drugs, Personal Conduct

DIGEST: Applicant used and purchased marijuana for medical purposes, under his state’s medical marijuana program, between March 2018 and December 2019, to treat a medical condition. During this time, he held a security clearance. Applicant indicated an intention to continue using marijuana for medical purposes, and has not clearly disavowed that intention. Marijuana use remains illegal under federal law. Security concerns under Guideline H, (drug involvement and substance misuse) and Guideline E (personal conduct), are not mitigated. Applicant’s eligibility for access to classified information is denied.

CASE NO: 20-03519.h1

DATE: 11/30/2021