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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. A screening test:
(a) To detect the general presence of a controlled substance or any other drug, must be conducted by an independent laboratory that is certified by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
(b) To detect the general presence of alcohol or of a controlled substance or any other drug, must be administered in such a manner as to protect the person tested from any unnecessary embarrassment.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a sample provided for use in a screening test must not be used for any test or purpose without the prior written consent of the person providing the sample. The appointing authority shall ensure that the person retains possession and control of the person's sample until it is appropriately tagged and sealed with tamper-proof tape.
3. If the results of a screening test indicate the presence of any drug which could impair the ability of a person to perform the duties of employment safely and efficiently:
(a) The laboratory shall conduct another test of the same sample to ascertain the specific substances and concentration of those substances in the sample; and
(b) The appointing authority shall provide the person tested with an opportunity to have the same sample tested at the person's expense by a laboratory of the person's choice certified by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 23. Public Officers and Employees § 284.4067. Screening tests: Requirements for administration; use; results - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-23-public-officers-and-employees/nv-rev-st-284-4067/
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