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DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 1/13/2020 Page 8 A driver altering or attempting to alter a urine sample or controlled substance test, or substituting or attempting to substitute a urine sample, will be subject to providing a specimen under direct observation. Both specimens will be subject to laboratory testing. In such case, the employee may be subject to immediate termination of employment and any job offer made to an applicant will be immediately withdrawn. 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 the substance does not adversely affect the driver’s ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle. Drivers must forward this information regarding therapeutic controlled substance use to the City immediately after receiving any such advice. Having a medical marijuana card and/or a cannabis prescription from a physician does not allow anyone to use or possess that drug in the city’s workplace. The federal government still classifies cannabis as an illegal drug. There is no acceptable concentration of marijuana metabolites in the urine or blood of an employee who performs safety-sensitive duties for the City. Employees are still subject to being tested under our policies, as well as for being disciplined, suspended or terminated after testing positive for cannabis while at work. 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. In addition to the conduct prohibited by applicable DOT and FMCSA regulations, the City also maintains other applicable policies regarding drug and alcohol that are applicable to all employees. For specifics regarding those requirements, refer to the City’s policy for non-DOT related drug and alcohol policy. Collection and Testing Procedures Drivers are required to report immediately upon notification to the collection site. For random tests conducted off site, employees may use a City vehicle to drive to the collection site. Drivers will be expected to provide a photo ID card for identification to the collection staff. All drivers will be expected to cooperate with collection site personnel request to remove any unnecessary outer garments such as coats, sweaters or jackets and will be required to empty their pockets. Collection personnel will complete a Federal Custody and Control Form (“CCF”) which drivers providing a sample will sign as well. Alcohol Testing Employees will be tested for alcohol just before, during, or immediately following performance of a safety-sensitive function. If a driver is also taking a DOT controlled substance test, generally speaking, the alcohol test is completed before the urine collection process begins. Screening tests for alcohol concentration will be performed utilizing a non-evidential screening device included by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on its conforming products list (e.g., a saliva screening device) or an evidential breath testing device (“EBT”) operated by a trained