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(4) fails to remain at a testing site until testing is complete; (5) in a case of directly observed or monitor collection, fails to permit observation or monitoring; (6) fails or declines to take a second test as required by the City and/or collector; (7) fails to undergo a medical examination as directed by the City pursuant to federal law; or (8) engages in conduct that clearly obstructs the testing process. Refusal by a Driver to complete and sign the alcohol testing form, to provide a breath or saliva sample, to provide an adequate amount of breath, or otherwise cooperate in a way that prevents the completion of the testing process constitutes a refusal to test. • 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 that the substance does not adversely affect the Driver's ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle. Drivers must inform the City in writing of any therapeutic controlled substance use immediately after receiving any such advice. • 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. Ill. CONDUCT PROHIBITED BY THE CITY: In addition to the conduct prohibited by applicable DOT and FMCSA regulations, the City has adopted the following prohibitions and policies based on its independent authority. • Manufacture. Trafficking, and Sale: No Driver may engage in the manufacture, sale, purchase, solicitation to sell or purchase, transportation, distribution, or dispensing of alcohol or controlled substance or controlled substance paraphernalia while on duty, performing safety-sensitive functions, on City premises, or in any City vehicle. • Criminal Controlled substance or Alcohol Convictions: Any Driver convicted under any federal, state, or local criminal controlled substance or alcohol statute for a violation occurring in the workplace, on City premises, or in any City vehicle must notify the City in writing of such conviction no later than five (5) days after such conviction. IV. REQUIRED BACKGROUND CHECKS AND VERIFICATIONS: The City will `.. conduct background checks of applicants for employment to drive a commercial motor vehicle. Applicants must execute a consent form authorizing the City to obtain 3