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Drug, Alcohol and Cannabis Testing Sample Policy (Non-Department of Transportation)

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Sample Policy to Be Updated by Employer

This is a drug, alcohol and cannabis testing sample policy that meets requirement of DATWA including the new provisions of cannabis. The policy does not meet the requirements for DOT testing for CDL drivers. The county may insert names into the provisions where appropriate.

Policy Sections

Sample policy includes language for:

  • Purpose
  • Scope
  • Definitions
  • Drug, alcohol and cannabis testing
  • Test refusal
  • Consequences of employee drug, alcohol and cannabis policy violations
  • Procedure for testing excluding oral fluid testing
  • Confidentiality
  • Rights of employees and job applicants
  • Action after test
  • Appeal procedures
  • Federal grant employees
  • Employee notification of policy
  • Contact person
  • Adoption
  • Appendix A: Acknowledgement of Receipt of Testing Policy
  • Appendix B: Notice of Test Results and Notification of Rights sample form

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