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Florida – State Law Drug & Alcohol Testing Issues at a Glance
Amphetamines, cannabinoids, cocaine, PCP, methaqualone, opiates, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, methadone, propoxyphene
Amphetamines 1000/500, Cannabinoids 50/15, Cocaine 300/150, PCP 25/25, Methaqualone 300/150, Opiates 300/300, Barbiturates 300/150, Benzodiazepines 300/150, Methadone 300/150, Propoxyphene 300/150
Urine, blood, hair
.02 for alcohol
Licensed by Florida Agency for Health Care or HHS
Yes in writing after 5 days of receipt of positive
Florida employers have to explain any EAP or other assistance available to employees. If the employer does not have an EAP, it must post the names of EAP providers in the area.
1. A general statement regarding drug use. 2. The types of testing and actions the employer may take based on a confirmed test. 3. Statement regarding the existence of the Act. 4. a confidentiality statement. 5 statement regarding the procedures for confidentiality reporting the use of prescription or non prescription medication prior and following a drug test. 6. A list of drugs by common name that may alter or affect a drug test. 7. A statement explaining the availability of any EAP or other means of assistance. 8. Procedure for the employee to contest or explain a positive test. 9. Consequences of refusing to submit to a test. 10. A statement informing the employee of his or her responsibility to notify laboratory of administrative or civil actions. 11. a list of drug for which the employer will test. 12. A statement informing employees of their rights under any applicable collective bargaining agreements. 13. A statement notifying employees and applicants of their rights to consult with the laboratory for technical information.
Urine, blood, hair, and other body specimens; 10 Panel
Must be licensed and approved by Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration or HHS- Certified may perform tests.
A sample shall be collected with due regard to the privacy of the individual providing the sample, and in a manner reasonably calculated to prevent substitution or contamination of the sample. (b) Specimen collection must be documented, and the documentation procedures shall include: 1. Labeling of specimen containers so as to reasonably preclude the likelihood of erroneous identification of test results. 2. A form for the employee or job applicant to provide any information he or she considers relevant to the test, including identification of currently or recently used prescription or nonprescription medication or other relevant medical information. The form must provide notice of the most common medications by brand name or common name, as applicable, as well as by chemical name, which may alter or affect a drug test. The providing of information shall not preclude the administration of the drug test, but shall be taken into account in interpreting any positive confirmed test result. (c) Specimen collection, storage, and transportation to the testing site shall be performed in a manner that reasonably precludes contamination or adulteration of specimens. (d) Each initial drug test and confirmation test conducted under this section, not including the taking or collecting of a specimen to be tested, shall be conducted by a licensed or certified laboratory as described in subsection (9). (e) A specimen for a drug test may be taken or collected by any of the following persons: 1. A physician, a physician assistant, a registered professional nurse, a licensed practical nurse, or a nurse practitioner or a certified paramedic who is present at the scene of an accident for the purpose of rendering emergency medical service or treatment
Must confirm all results
In writing within 5 days
All information received in testing program is considered confidential.
Within 5 day of receiving a positive test may submit a written explanation contesting results
Florida Contributors:
Flo. Stat. Title XLVI, 817.565
Fla. Stat. Ann. § 440.102
Article I, § 12 and 23 of the Florida Constitution
Fla. Stat. § 443.101 (UC)
Fla. Stat. Ann. § 440.09 (WC)
Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-24; Fla. Stat. Ann. § 440.101 to .102
Drug-Free Workplace Standards § 59A-24.003. Definitions
§ 59A-24.004. Drugs to be Tested/Body Specimens
§ 59A-24.005. Collection Site and Specimen Collection Procedures.
§ 59A-24.008. Review of Test Results
59A-24.006 Drug Testing Laboratories
Fla. Stat. Ann. § 440.101 to .102
Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 59A-24
Drug and Alcohol Testing Issues at a Glace