Township of Bloomfield, NJ Chapter 26 Drug and Alcohol Policy

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Bloomfield Council as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]

Article I Heavy Equipment and Commercial Vehicle Operators

[Adopted 12-16-1996]

§ 26-1 Drug-free workplace required.

The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 requires the Township of Bloomfield to maintain a drug-free workplace.

§ 26-2 Applicable federal rules and regulations.

The drug and alcohol testing policy was developed in accordance with the following federal rules and regulations which apply to the Township of Bloomfield:

A. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 49 CFR 40, Procedures for Transportation Work Place Drug Testing Programs: Final Rule.

B. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, 49 CFR 382 et seq., Controlled Substances and Alcohol Use and Testing.

§ 26-3 Employment action for violations.

Any employment action taken by the appointing authority for violation of this policy shall be taken in accordance with N.J.S.A. 11A:1-1 et seq., Civil Service Act, and Title 4A of the New Jersey Administrative Code and any applicable procedures contained in collective bargaining agreements.