Common use of Authorized Tests Clause in Contracts

Authorized Tests. With regard to alcohol, only those tests (breath, blood, or urine) which are admissible in court shall be authorized. With regard to drug testing, the Employer shall either contract with a designated agency to collect samples or insure they have staff trained and proficient in “chain of custody” procedures. Only chain of custody procedures which include a blood or urine test will be accepted as evidence a person violated this Article 3.14. Split samples will be taken and employees who test positive will be given an opportunity to arrange for a second test at their expense. Any person involved in administering a test for either drugs or alcohol that is not properly certified to use a piece of equipment or perform a specific procedure will result in the test being unusable for the purpose of showing a violation of this Article.

Authorized Tests. With regard to alcohol, only those tests (breath, blood, or urine) which are admissible in court shall be authorized. With regard to drug testing, the Employer shall either contract with a designated agency to collect samples or insure they have staff trained and proficient in “‘chain of custody” procedures. Only chain of custody procedures which include a blood or urine test will be accepted as evidence a person violated this Article 3.143.13. Split samples will be taken and employees who test positive will be given an opportunity to arrange for a second test at their expense. Any person involved in administering a test for either drugs or alcohol that who is not properly certified to use a piece of equipment or perform a specific procedure will result in the test being unusable for the purpose of showing a violation of this ArticleArticle 3.13.