La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § V-10707

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section V-10707 - Prohibitions

A. No operator or person who takes part in the operation of a transport vehicle, engine, or train transporting hazardous materials, hazardous waste, freight, or passengers shall be impaired in any of the following ways:

1. by being under the influence of any controlled dangerous substance as defined by R.S. 40:963;

2. by having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .04g percent or higher;

3. by being under the influence of any substance that tends to reduce alertness.

B. No operator or person who takes part in the operation of a transport vehicle, engine, or train that is transporting hazardous materials, hazardous waste, freight, or passengers may be in possession of beverages of any alcoholic content or of any controlled dangerous substances as defined by R.S. 40:963. This prohibition shall not apply to materials that are manifested and transported as part of a shipment.

C. The regulations of this Chapter shall not relieve any carrier from any other federal or state law or regulation.

D. The provisions of this Chapter do not apply to the possession or use of a substance administered to a person by a physician when the physician has advised this person that the substance will not affect his ability to operate or take part in the operation of a transport vehicle, engine, or train.

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § V-10707

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, LR 14:295 (May 1988).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:1501 et seq. and R.S. 30:1140.