La. Admin. Code tit. 4 § VII-2101

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

Section VII-2101 - Philosophy

A. The Louisiana State Racing Commission (LRC) is totally committed to deterring substance abuse or use which imperils the health and well-being of our employees and the citizens of this state. To accomplish this, the LRC hereby adopts these Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace rules which will enhance the safety and welfare of our employees, increase overall productivity and the quality of our service to the public, preserve property and equipment, promote public safety, reduce absenteeism and job-related accidents which, in turn, will improve the image and reputation of the LRC and its employees.

B. The LRC's philosophy is consistent with the state of Louisiana's long-standing commitment to establishing a drug-free workplace. To deter the use of illegal drugs by employees of the state of Louisiana, the Louisiana Legislature enacted laws which provide for the creation and implementation of drug testing programs for state employees. Further, the Governor of the state of Louisiana recently issued Executive Order 98-38 providing for the promulgation, by executive agencies, of written policies mandating drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees and prospective appointees in accordance with R.S. 49:1001 et seq. The LRC fully supports these actions and is committed to a drug-free workplace.

La. Admin. Code tit. 4, § VII-2101

Promulgated by the Department of Economic Development, Racing Commission, LR 26:33 (January 2000), repromulgated by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration, Racing Commission, LR 28:2183 (October 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:141, R.S. 4:148 and R.S. 49:1001, et seq.