Drug Testing Issue | Status | Comments |
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Instant or POCT Testing | Restrictions | For pre-employment only, non-negative results must be confirmed at Laboratory |
Drug Panels | See Comments | 5 or 10 panel - AMP-Amphetamines (including MAMP-Methamphetamine, MDMA-Ecstasy); COC-Cocaine: OPI-Opiates (including codeine, morphine and heroin); PCP-Phencyclidine; THC-Marijuana; BZO-Benzodiazepines BAR-Barbiturates; MTD-Methadone; PPX-Propoxyphene; and Meth u2013 Methaqualone. |
Laboratory | Certification Required | Certified by SAMHSA or approved by CAP |
Medical Review Officer | Required | |
Random Testing | Permitted | |
Post-Accident | Required | |
Reasonable Suspicion | Required | |
Oral Fluids | No Restrictions | |
Hair Testing | No Restrictions | |
Unemployment Denial | Yes | 34-8-194. Grounds for disqualification of benefits u2013 must follow Georgia Drug Free Workplace Program |
Workers Comp Discount | Yes | 7.5% discount |
Intoxication Defense | Yes | Georgia HB 1505 |
Medical Marijuana | No | On March 15, 2015, Georgia Legislature authorized the use of Cannabidiol (CBD) under strict guidelines. |
Recreational Marijuana | No | Comments |
Report Driver DOT Positives | No | |
General Statute | -- | Voluntary Drug Free Workplace Act |