Marijuana Testing. In the State of Washington, marijuana is legal under state law, both as a prescription medication and as a drug used for recreational purposes. Employees shall not be under the psychoactive effects of marijuana causing motor impairment while on duty. Marijuana metabolites can stay in a person’s blood for weeks after the psychoactive effects of the drug have completely subsided. In addition, certain topical medications containing marijuana, do not cause any psychoactive effects, but can still result in a positive test for marijuana. A saliva test shall be used to screen for the psychoactive effects of marijuana use, and if positive, shall be confirmed by a blood test performed by a qualified laboratory. This screening test shall be performed by an individual properly qualified to perform the tests utilizing appropriate equipment. An initial positive level shall be 5 nano grams per milliliter of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. If initial testing results are negative, testing shall be discontinued, all samples destroyed and records of the testing expunged from the employee's files. Only specimens identified as positive on the initial test shall be confirmed using a blood test. Sample handling procedures, as detailed in Section 39.4, shall apply. A confirmatory test shall also test for the psychoactive effects of marijuana usage. A positive blood level shall be 5 nano grams per milliliter of Delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol. If confirmatory testing results are negative, all samples shall be destroyed and records of the testing expunged from the employee's files. If the employee tests positive for marijuana, the MRO will make a determination, based on current scientific data and other evidence, if the marijuana more than likely caused the behavior or impairment that resulted in the administration of the drug or alcohol test. If the MRO determines marijuana was not the likely cause of the behavior or impairment that resulted in the administration of the drug or alcohol test, the MRO will not release any results of the marijuana portion of the drug test to the Employer.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Marijuana Testing. In the State of Washington, marijuana is legal under state law, both as a prescription medication and as a drug used for recreational purposes. Employees shall not be under the psychoactive effects of marijuana causing motor impairment while on duty. Marijuana metabolites can stay in a person’s 's blood for weeks after the psychoactive effects of the drug have completely subsided. In addition, certain topical medications containing marijuana, do not cause any psychoactive effects, but can still result in a positive test for marijuana. A saliva test shall be used to screen for the psychoactive effects of marijuana use, and if positive, shall be confirmed by a blood test performed by a qualified laboratory. This screening test shall be performed by an individual properly qualified to perform the tests utilizing appropriate equipment. An initial positive level shall be 5 nano grams per milliliter of Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. If initial testing results are negative, testing shall be discontinued, all samples destroyed and records of the testing expunged from the employee's files. Only specimens identified as positive on the initial test shall be confirmed using a blood test. Sample handling procedures, as detailed in Section 39.4, shall apply. A confirmatory test shall also test for the psychoactive effects of marijuana usage. A positive blood level shall be 5 nano grams per milliliter of Delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol. If confirmatory testing results are negative, all samples shall be destroyed and records of the testing expunged from the employee's files. If the employee tests positive for marijuana, the MRO will make a determination, based on current scientific data and other evidence, if the marijuana more than likely caused the behavior or impairment that resulted in the administration of the drug or alcohol test. If the MRO determines marijuana was not the likely cause of the behavior or impairment that resulted in the administration of the drug or alcohol test, the MRO will not release any results of the marijuana portion of the drug test to the Employer.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Marijuana Testing. In the State of Washington, marijuana is legal under state law, both as a prescription medication and as a drug used for recreational purposes. Employees shall not be under the psychoactive effects of marijuana causing motor impairment while on duty. Marijuana metabolites can stay in a person’s 's blood for weeks after the psychoactive effects of the drug have completely subsided. In addition, certain topical medications containing marijuana, do not cause any psychoactive effects, but can still result in a positive test for marijuana. A saliva test shall be used to screen for the psychoactive effects of marijuana use, and if positive, shall be confirmed by a blood test performed by a qualified laboratory. This screening test shall be performed by an individual properly qualified to perform the tests utilizing appropriate equipment. An initial positive level shall be 5 nano grams per milliliter of Delta-9-Delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol. If initial testing results are negative, testing shall be discontinued, all samples destroyed and records of the testing expunged from the employee's files. Only specimens identified as positive on the initial test shall be confirmed using a blood test. Sample handling procedures, as detailed in Section 39.4section discussing “Drug Testing”, shall apply. A confirmatory test shall also test for the psychoactive effects of marijuana usage. A positive blood level shall be 5 nano grams per milliliter of Delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol. If confirmatory testing results are negative, all samples shall be destroyed and records of the testing expunged from the employee's files. If the employee tests positive for marijuana, the MRO will make a determination, based on current scientific data and other evidence, if the marijuana more than likely caused the behavior or impairment that resulted in the administration of the drug or alcohol test. If the MRO determines marijuana was not the likely cause of the behavior or impairment that resulted in the administration of the drug or alcohol test, the MRO will not release any results of the marijuana portion of the drug test to the Employer.
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Samples: Agreement