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Will feeder position eventually stop drug testing ?
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<blockquote data-quote="Wally" data-source="post: 5711933" data-attributes="member: 46212"><p>Federal law dictates that no cannabis be used for CDL employees.</p><p></p><p><strong><em>Federal vs. State Law</em></strong></p><p><em>Despite a change in state laws, Marijuana is still a Schedule I Controlled Substance under the Federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970. According to the United States Department of Transportation, state laws have <a href="https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/dot-recreational-marijuana-notice" target="_blank">no impact on the testing regulations and requirements</a> for obtaining or maintaining a CDL.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>The use of Marijuana by a commercial driver utilizing a CDL is therefore prohibited, regardless of whether the drug was taken for recreational or medical purposes, or whether or not marijuana use was legal in the applicable state</em>.</p><p></p><p>Every state is different, but NJ for example gives employers the right to maintain a drug free workplace. This applies to everyone, not just drivers. Package Car Drivers can be tested if in an accident. </p><p></p><p><em>While general cannabis use cannot be a determining factor for hiring or firing someone, employers do have the right to maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment. In-house or contracted Drug Recognition Experts may perform random drug tests for intoxication at work, and may test anyone who appears to be impaired on the job, or who has been in a workplace accident.</em></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wally, post: 5711933, member: 46212"] Federal law dictates that no cannabis be used for CDL employees. [B][I]Federal vs. State Law[/I][/B] [I]Despite a change in state laws, Marijuana is still a Schedule I Controlled Substance under the Federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970. According to the United States Department of Transportation, state laws have [URL='https://www.transportation.gov/odapc/dot-recreational-marijuana-notice']no impact on the testing regulations and requirements[/URL] for obtaining or maintaining a CDL. The use of Marijuana by a commercial driver utilizing a CDL is therefore prohibited, regardless of whether the drug was taken for recreational or medical purposes, or whether or not marijuana use was legal in the applicable state[/I]. Every state is different, but NJ for example gives employers the right to maintain a drug free workplace. This applies to everyone, not just drivers. Package Car Drivers can be tested if in an accident. [I]While general cannabis use cannot be a determining factor for hiring or firing someone, employers do have the right to maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment. In-house or contracted Drug Recognition Experts may perform random drug tests for intoxication at work, and may test anyone who appears to be impaired on the job, or who has been in a workplace accident.[/I] [/QUOTE]
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