New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 1 - GENERAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 7 - WASTEWATER AND WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES
Part 8 - DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE
Section 1.7.8.11 - AUTHORIZED DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING

Universal Citation: 1 NM Admin Code 1.7.8.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024

A. All candidates for safety-sensitive positions are required to submit to drug testing after an offer of employment is made and prior to final selection.

B. Agencies that require employees in safety-sensitive positions to undergo regular physical examinations shall require such employees to undergo drug testing as part of those physical examinations.

C. Agencies shall require employees to undergo drug, alcohol testing or both if the agency has a reasonable suspicion that the employee has committed drug or alcohol abuse based on, but not limited to:

(1) direct observation of the physical symptoms or manifestations of being under the influence of a drug or alcohol while on duty; such symptoms may include, but are not limited to liquor on breath, slurred speech, unsteady walk, or impaired coordination; or

(2) direct observation of the use or possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia, or the use of alcohol while on duty.

D. An employee shall submit to a reasonable suspicion drug or alcohol test provided the requesting supervisor has secured the next level supervisor's approval, unless the requesting supervisor is the agency head. The requesting supervisor shall prepare a contemporaneous memorandum outlining the details leading up to the reasonable suspicion drug or alcohol test. The memorandum shall be submitted to the substance abuse coordinator within 24 hours of the request for testing.

E. At least ten percent (10%) of employees in safety-sensitive positions in each agency shall be required to undergo drug testing on a yearly basis.

(1) The director shall identify the safety-sensitive positions on a random selection basis.

(2) At the discretion of the agency head or substance abuse coordinator, employees may be excused from random drug testing if:
(a) they have previously requested referral in accordance with the provisions of Subsection B of 1.7.8.19 NMAC;

(b) the selection for random drug testing is made during the first 30 calendar days following the request for referral; or

(c) they are on an authorized absence for 30 calendar days or more.

(3) The agency head or substance abuse coordinator shall inform the director of any employee excused from random drug testing within 10 working days of receipt of the notice of safety sensitive testing.

F. The director may authorize an agency to conduct more than 10% random drug testing on employees in safety sensitive positions upon receipt of an agency's written request that would include justification of how the additional testing is related to the conditions of employment and the use of equipment that could pose a risk to public health or safety.

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