Biotech company Hound Labs has developed a product that can detect cannabis use.
"The Hound Cannabis Breathalyzer is the first and only breath test that's now commercial that can help an employer have a deterrent for cannabis use,” Lynn said. “But at the same time, to allow employees to use legally off hours just like we do with alcohol.”SEE MORE: Marijuana laws could change as DEA considers reclassification
Currently, marijuana is legal for medical use in 38 states and recreational use in 23 states, according to 2023 informationfrom the National Conference of State Legislatures. It is still illegal at the federal level,“The traditional ways of testing cannabis, we have urine test, hair test, and then blood test,” said Shannon Donnelly, a professor of cannabis in the school of hospitality at MSU Denver.