--- title: Drug Testing in 2023 description: There can be confusion as to when to drug test and the legality of testing. We’ve compiled a list of questions to alleviate any concerns creating policies. image: https://www.choicescreening.com/hubfs/Drug%20(12)-1.jpg --- # Our Blog ## [Drug Testing in 2023](https://www.choicescreening.com/blog/drug-testing-in-2023) By: [Vanessa Mitchell](https://www.choicescreening.com/blog/author/vanessa-mitchell) Tuesday, 28 February 2023 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)  ![Drug (12)-1](https://www.choicescreening.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Drug%20(12)-1.jpg?width=500&height=334&name=Drug%20(12)-1.jpg) Drug and Alcohol testing is utilized to create a safe and drug-free environment for employees and clients. But recently with marijuana legalization gaining popularity and various human rights movements, there can be confusion as to when to test, how to test, and the legality of testing. We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions to alleviate any concerns you may have and to aid you when creating policies. **Is pre-employment drug testing legal?** Pre-employment testing is common practice and legal in most jurisdictions. State legislation can vary from state to state, so you must do your homework to ensure you are compliant. It’s also important to keep up-to-date on legislation changes and trends. Recently, [legislation](https://legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=3860393&GUID=7040463F-8170-471C-97EC-A61AE7B1AA2F&Options=&Search=) passed which prohibits New York City employers from testing job candidates for marijuana as a condition of employment. Exceptions exist for federal or state contract or grants and for safety and security sensitive jobs. Once the mayor signs the legislation, the law will take effect one year after enactment. This example demonstrates how important it is to keep up-to-date on screening regulations to ensure your processes are compliant. **What are the common reasons for drug testing?** Pre-Employment, Periodic, Random, Reasonable Suspicion, Post Accident, and Annual Retention Testing. **What are the common testing methods?** Urine Testing (most common), Hair testing, and Oral Fluid Testing. There are many options when selecting drug testing including: DOT, 5-Panel, 10-Panel, 11 Panel, 12 Panel, 14 Panel, Alcohol and more! **Does Choice Screening provide drug testing?** Yes, we are partnered with three of the most experienced leaders in substance and alcohol abuse testing: LabCorp Solutions, Quest Diagnostics, and Alere eScreen. There are over 15,000 testing sites collectively, online scheduling, MRO service, and integration into our system to create fast turnarounds! **What is the drug and alcohol testing process?** The applicant or employee will go to a collection site to submit a specimen. The collection site performs initial testing to confirm the validity of the specimen. The specimen is then sent to a lab to be tested. Negative results are returned within a few days of specimen collection. Positive results are reviewed by a Medical Review Officer to confirm permissible use. **What are the drug and alcohol testing regulations by state?** *Please note that this list is for informational purposes only and does not include all states and territories. Be sure to consult with legal counsel prior to testing your applicants and employees. ALABAMA: [Alabama Code 25-5-330 to 25-5-340](https://labor.alabama.gov/docs/law/wc_drug_free_law.pdf) ALASKA: [Alaska Statutes 23.10.600 - 23.10.699](http://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Text/20?Hsid=HB0207B) ARIZONA: [Arizona Statute 23-493 TO 23-493.12](https://www.azleg.gov/arsDetail/?title=23) ARKANSAS: [Arkansas SB773, ACT 1552](http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/1999/R/Pages/BillInformation.aspx?measureno=SB773) and [Arkansas HB2646, ACT 1757](http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2001/R/Pages/BillInformation.aspx?measureno=HB2646) CALIFORNIA: Executive Order D-58-86, Labor Code Statute 1025 BOULDER, CO: [Boulder, CO Human Rights Code Title 12, Chapter 3](https://library.municode.com/co/boulder/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT12HURI) CONNETICUT: [Connecticut Title 31, Chapter 557](https://www.ctdol.state.ct.us/wgwkstnd/laws-regs/statute31-51t-thru-31-51aa.htm) DELAWARE: [Delaware Code Ann. Tit. 14 Statute 2910](https://delcode.delaware.gov/title14/c029/#2910) FLORIDA: [Florida Workers’ Compensation Code Section 440.10](http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0400-0499/0440/Sections/0440.102.html) GEORGIA: [Georgia Code 34-9-410 to 421](https://sbwc.georgia.gov/documents/ocga-%C2%A734-9-410) and [Georgia Code 33-99-40.2](https://sbwc.georgia.gov/sites/sbwc.georgia.gov/files/imported/SBWC/Files/2011OCGA33_9_40_2.pdf) HAWAII: [Hawaii Revised Statute 329B-1-8](https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2007/status/HB964.htm) [Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 11, Chapter 13](https://health.hawaii.gov/opppd/department-of-health-administrative-rules-title-11/) IDAHO: [Idaho Code 72-1701 to 1716](https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title72/t72ch17/sect72-1701/) ILLINOIS PUBLIC WORKS: [Illinois Public Works Act 095-063](http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2950&ChapterID=68) IOWA: [Iowa Code 730.5](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/DOCS/ACO/IC/LINC/Section.730.5.pdf) and [Iowa Administrative Code Rule 641-12.1-12.21](https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/aco/chapter/641.12.pdf) KANSAS: [Kansas Statute 65-1107 to 1108a](http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2019_20/statute/065_000_0000_chapter/065_001_0000_article/065_001_0108a_section/065_001_0108a_k/) and [Kansas Statute 44-706](https://www.ksrevisor.org/statutes/chapters/ch44/044_007_0006.html) and [Kansas Statute 75-4362](https://www.ksrevisor.org/statutes/chapters/ch75/075_043_0062.html#:~:text=75%2D4362&text=75%2D4362.,regulations%3B%20safety%20sensitive%20positions%20defined.) KENTUCKY: [803 KAR 25:280](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/Law/KAR/803/025/280.pdf#xml=https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/LRCSiteSessionSearch/dtSearch/dtisapi6.dll?cmd=getpdfhits&u=7b692a4&DocId=13604&Index=E%3a%5cProduction%5cDTSearch%5cDTSearchIndex%5cKY_Administrative_Reg&HitCount=3&hits=8+9+a+&SearchForm=&.pdf) LOUISANA: [LAC 61:I.101](http://revenue.louisiana.gov/LawsPolicies/LAC_61_I_101.pdf) and [Policy: Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace](https://www.crt.state.la.us/Assets/OMF/hr/policies/PPM_11-Substance_Abuse_and_Drug-Free_Workplace_Policy.pdf) and [LA Statute 1005](http://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=103471) MAINE: [Title 26, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3 Statute 681](https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/26/title26sec681.html) MARYLAND: [Maryland Regulations Code Title 10.10.10.01-.09](http://mdrules.elaws.us/comar/10.10.10.01) and [Statute 17-214](chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https:/mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/Statute_Google/ghg/17-214.pdf) MINNESOTA: [Minnesota Statute 181.950 TO 181.957](https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/dgaltest.pdf) MISSISSIPPI: [Mississippi Code Title 15, Part 3, Subpart 1](https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/30,748,88,pdf/DrugAndAlcoholTesting.pdf) MONTANA: [Montana Code 39-2-205-211](https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0390/chapter_0020/part_0020/section_0110/0390-0020-0020-0110.html) NEBRASKA: [Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 48-1901 to 48-1910](https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=48-1901) NEVADA: [NRS 284.406](https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-284.html#NRS284Sec406) NORTH CAROLINA: [North Carolina Statute 95-230 to 95-235](https://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/byarticle/chapter_95/article_20.html)  OHIO: [Rule 4123-17-58](https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-4123-17-58) OKLAHOMA: [Okla. Stat. tit. 40 Statute 551](https://casetext.com/statute/oklahoma-statutes/title-40-labor/chapter-15-standards-for-workplace-drug-and-alcohol-testing-act/section-551-short-title) OREGON: [Oregon Revised Statute 438.435](https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/LABORATORYSERVICES/CLINICALLABORATORYREGULATION/Documents/ors-soa.pdf) and [OAR 333-024-0305 to 333-024-0365](https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=55337) RHODE ISLAND: [Rhode Island Title 28, 6.5.1 to 28-6.5-2](http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE28/28-6.5/28-6.5-1.HTM) SOUTH CAROLINA: [South Carolina Code of Laws 41-1-15](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/title41.php) and [South Carolina Code of Laws 38-73-500](https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t38c073.php) SOUTH DAKOTA: [SD Codified Law 34-20G-22](https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/2078859) TENNESSEE: [Tennessee Chapter 0800-02-12](https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/workforce/documents/DFWP_notice_filed_8_2_17.pdf) and [Senate Bill 768](chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https:/www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill/SB0768.pdf) UTAH: [UTAH CODE Chapter 38](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title34/Chapter38/C34-38_1800010118000101.pdf) VERMONT: [Vermont Statute Title 21, Subchapter 11](https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/21/005) and [Vermont Statute Title 118, Chapter 86](https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/fullchapter/18/086) WASHINGTON: [WA 356-46-125](https://apps.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?dispo=true&cite=356) WYOMING: Wyoming Workers’ Safety & Compensation Division: [Chapter 1,](https://wyoleg.gov/arules/2012/rules/ARR17-037.pdf) and [Chapter 10](https://wyoleg.gov/arules/2012/rules/ARR17-038.pdf)     As a consumer reporting agency, we cannot act as your attorney or give you advice. 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