Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00156:section:40la
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2023C00156
Segment Type: section
Provision Reference: s 40LA
Character Range: 116650–117825

40LA  Authorised managers may require AFP appointees to undergo alcohol screening tests etc.
 (1) An AFP appointee authorised under section 40PA to act as a manager (the authorised manager) may require another AFP appointee (the screening test subject) to undergo an alcohol screening test if:
 (a) the screening test subject is on duty; and
 (b) the authorised manager reasonably suspects that the screening test subject is under the influence of alcohol.

Compliance with direction
 (2) The screening test subject must comply with the requirement given to him or her under subsection (1).

Test results
 (3) If the result of the alcohol screening test shows that alcohol is not present in the screening test subject's breath, the screening test subject may return to his or her duties immediately.
 (4) If:
 (a) the result of the alcohol screening test shows that alcohol is present in the screening test subject's breath; or
 (b) the screening test subject refuses to undergo the alcohol screening test;
the screening test subject may be given a written direction under section 40M to undergo a breath test.
 (5) This section does not limit the operation of section 40M.