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Maryland Drug-Free Workplace

Maryland has specific regulations concerning drug-free workplaces, particularly for positions deemed safety-sensitive. According to the Maryland Code of Regulations (Md. Code Regs. 09.12.26.05), employers who hire individuals for safety-sensitive positions are required to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace and substance abuse policy. This includes mandatory drug or controlled substance and alcohol testing under several circumstances such as at the start of employment in a safety-sensitive position, under reasonable suspicion, randomly, and following incidents involving significant property damage, injury, or fatality where crane operations were involved.

Furthermore, Maryland law outlines detailed procedures and standards for job-related alcohol or controlled dangerous substance testing. This includes the use of laboratories for testing specimens, the rights of individuals being tested (including the right to request independent verification of test results), and specific requirements for preliminary screening procedures. The law also sets forth the types of specimens that can be used for testing, such as blood, urine, hair, or saliva, and mandates that employers provide certain information to individuals who test positive, including a copy of the test results and the employer’s substance abuse policy.

These regulations ensure that employers in Maryland who operate within safety-sensitive sectors adhere to stringent drug and alcohol testing protocols to maintain workplace safety and compliance with state laws.