N.M. Admin. Code § 10.12.8.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 10.12.8.9 - AUTHORIZED DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING

A. The department shall require employees to undergo drug, alcohol testing or both if the department has a reasonable suspicion that the employee has committed drug or alcohol abuse based on, but not limited to:

(1) direct observation of the physical symptoms or manifestations of being under the influence of a drug or alcohol while on duty; such symptoms may include, but are not limited to liquor on breath, slurred speech, unsteady walk, or impaired coordination; or

(2) direct observation of the use or possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia, or the use of alcohol while on duty.

B. An employee shall submit to a reasonable suspicion drug or alcohol test provided the requesting supervisor has secured the next level supervisor's approval, unless the requesting supervisor is the chief. The requesting supervisor shall prepare a contemporaneous memorandum outlining the details leading up to the reasonable suspicion drug or alcohol test. The memorandum shall be submitted to the substance abuse coordinator or designee within 24 hours of the request for testing.

N.M. Admin. Code § 10.12.8.9

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 13, July 15, 2015, eff. 7/1/2015