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Hawaii Drug & Alcohol Testing General Guidelines


No third party may require, request, or suggest that any individual submit to a substance abuse test that does not meet all the requirements of Hawaii's drug testing law, except for third parties who are covered by any drug testing regulation promulgated by the Hawaii Department of Transportation or the U.S. Department of Transportation or any other federal agencies. All costs, including confirmatory testing costs, are to be paid for by the third party

§329B-1 (1993)
Procedural guidelines regarding workplace substance abuse testing. Most regulations apply to the laboratory but the employer is required to use a laboratory that is certified by the Hawaii Dept. of Health or the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Admin. Of the USDHHS.

§431:14-103 (1997)
Provides a discounts of at least 5 percent on premiums to employers who maintain an effective safety and health program. Does not specifically mention drug-free workplace but does direct the DOL to issue standards and rules.

§386-3
Denies compensation if an employee's injury was incurred as a result of intoxication. Employer has burden to prove intoxication.


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