N.M. Admin. Code § 1.7.8.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 19, October 8, 2024

Section 1.7.8.14 - ALCOHOL TESTS

A. A test for alcohol shall be administered by a legally recognized and approved method.

B. A test by a legally recognized or approved method with results of blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .04 or more shall be deemed positive for alcohol.

C. An agency may request in writing through the director that the board approve a lower test result for blood alcohol content (BAC).

D. For employees who have undergone alcohol rehabilitation, pursuant to Paragraph (1) of Subsection Dof 1.7.8.19 NMAC, a positive test result during the 30 to 180 calendar days following the first positive test shall subject an employee to disciplinary action. Such a test may be performed by urinalysis.

N.M. Admin. Code § 1.7.8.14

1.7.8.14 NMAC - Rp, 1.7.8.14 NMAC, 2/12/2010