# 262.103 Use of persons who fail or refuse a drug test.

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- **citation:** 16 NYCRR 262.103
- **title:** 262.103 Use of persons who fail or refuse a drug test.
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** New York State Public Service Commission
- **status:** current
- **official:** true
- **published on:** Not available
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- **summary:** Drug and Alcohol Testing. (a) An operator may not knowingly use as an employee any person who:

(1) fails a drug test required by this Part and the medical review officer makes a determination under section 262.15(d)(2) of this Part; or

(2) refuses to take a drug test required by this Part.

(b) Paragraph (a)(1) of this section does not apply to a person who has:

(1) passed a drug 
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(a) An operator may not knowingly use as an employee any person who:

(1) fails a drug test required by this Part and the medical review officer makes a determination under section 262.15(d)(2) of this Part; or

(2) refuses to take a drug test required by this Part.

(b) Paragraph (a)(1) of this section does not apply to a person who has:

(1) passed a drug test under DOT procedures;

(2) been recommended by the medical review officer for return to duty in accordance with DOT procedure and have been determined by a substance abuse professional to have successfully completed required education or treatment; and

(3) not failed a drug test required by this Part after returning to duty.
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