10.03 Drug & Alcohol Policy Revisions

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City of Pequot Lakes DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Title: Procedures Effective Date: 2-4-20 Effective Date(s)of Amendment(s): such case, the employee may be subject to immediate discharge of employment, and any job offer made to an applicant will be immediately withdrawn.is 22Z.4.7 Controlled Substance Use No driver may report for duty or remain on duty requiring the performance of safety- sensitive functions when the driver uses any controlled substance, except when the use is pursuant to the instructions of a licensed medical practitioner who has advised the driver in writing the substance does not adversely affect the driver's ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle. Drivers must forward this information regarding therapeutic controlled substance use to the City immediately after receiving any such advice. Having a medical marijuana card and/or a cannabis prescription from a physician does not allow anyone to use or possess that drug in the City's workplace.The federal government still classifies cannabis as an illegal drug. There is no acceptable concentration of marijuana merabolites in the urine or blood of an employee who performs safety-sensitive duries for the City. Use of prescribed medical marijuana or cannabidiol substances containing traces of THC are not an excuse or acceptable explanation for the presence of marijuana metabolites in the urine or blood. Employees are still subject to being tested under our policies, as well as for being disciplined, up to and including discharge, after testing positive for cannabis while at work.16 22.2.4.8 Controlled Substance Testing No driver may report for duty, remain on-duty, or perform a safety-sensitive function if the driver tests positive for controlled substance. In addition to the conduct prohibited by applicable DOT and FMCSA regulations, the City also maintains other applicable policies regarding drugs and alcohol that are applicable to all employees. For specifics regarding those requirements, refer to the City's policy for non- DOT related drug and alcohol policy in Section 21.17 22.2.5 Collection and Testing Procedures Drivers are required to report immediately upon notification to the collection site. For random tests conducted off site, employees may use a City vehicle to drive to the collection site. Drivers will be expected to provide a photo ID card for identification to the collection staff.All drivers will be expected to cooperate with collection site personnel requests to remove any unnecessary outer garments such as coats, sweaters, or jackets, and will be required to empty their pockets. 15 49 C.F.R.§§40.23 and.67(establishing requirements for alterated test results) 16 49 C.F.R.�§40.23 and 382.213,.501-.503,and.507(establishing legal consequences for controlled substance use) "49 C.F.R.§§40.23 and 382.215,.501-.503,and.507(establishing legal consequences for controlled substance use) Page 11 of 23