Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 13 - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Part V - Office of the Secretary
Chapter 1 - Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace Program
Section V-101 - Philosophy

A. The Department of Economic Development is totally committed to deterring substance abuse or use which imperils the health and well-being of our employees and the citizens of this state. To accomplish this, DED hereby adopts these Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace rules which will enhance the safety and welfare of our employees, increase overall productivity and the quality of our service to the public, preserve property and equipment, promote public safety, reduce absenteeism and job-related accidents which, in turn, will improve the image and reputation of our department and employees.

B. DED's philosophy is consistent with the state of Louisiana's long-standing commitment to establishing a drug-free workplace. To deter the use of illegal drugs by employees of the state of Louisiana, the Louisiana Legislature enacted laws which provide for the creation and implementation of drug testing programs for state employees. Further, the governor of the state of Louisiana issued Executive Order MJF 98-38 providing for the promulgation, by executive agencies, of written policies mandating drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees and prospective appointees in accordance with R.S. 49:1001 et seq. This department fully supports these actions and is committed to a drug-free workplace.