§ 2-229.01. Drug-free workplace and alcohol policy.  


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  • The city's drug-free workplace policy is aimed at ensuring "zero" tolerance to illegal drugs at all times and its alcohol-free policy to "zero" tolerance under circumstances that affect or might affect the safety and well being of employees, citizens and others, or the effective operation of city business. This policy is consistent with all Florida State and federal laws including Florida Drug-Free Workplace Statutes [F.S. §§] 440.101 and 440.102, Drug-Free Workplace Program Requirements, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Chapter 59A-24, Florida Administrative Code, Drug-Free Workplace Standards, and the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act. In addition, all employees required to have a commercial driver's license (CDL) under Chapter 49 CFP, part 383, are subject to controlled substance and alcohol testing rules established by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 (revised February 1994), in accordance with 49 CFR, Parts 40, 383, 392, 4, and 392.5. Regulatory penalties for infractions are in addition to disciplinary action including termination of employment.

(Ord. No. 2001-08, § 1, 6-19-01)