Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 10 - LABORATORIES
Chapter 10.10.10 - Job-Related Alcohol and Controlled Dangerous Substances Testing
Section 10.10.10.06 - Permissible Specimens

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.10.10.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. General. An employer requiring job-related alcohol or controlled dangerous substances testing shall require that:

(1) A job applicant provide only one or more of the following types of specimen:
(a) Blood;

(b) Urine;

(c) Saliva; and

(d) Hair; and

(2) An employee or contractor provide only one or more of the following types of specimen:
(a) Blood;

(b) Saliva; and

(c) Urine.

B. Specimen Types. An employer requiring job-related alcohol or controlled dangerous substances testing may not require the testing of any specimen other than:

(1) Blood, urine, saliva, or hair, for a job applicant; and

(2) Blood, saliva, or urine, for an employee or contractor.

C. Hair. An employer may require that a job applicant submit a hair specimen for controlled dangerous substances testing if the hair specimen is:

(1) Less than or equal to 1-1/2 inches in length measured from the human body;

(2) Tested only for preemployment purposes; and

(3) Not used for a purpose other than controlled dangerous substances testing.

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