The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter.
A report that a person has refused an alcohol test, under circumstances that constitute the refusal of an alcohol test under 49 C.F.R. Part 40, will be considered equivalent to a report of a positive alcohol confirmation test for the purposes of this chapter.
A report that a person has refused a drug test, under circumstances that constitute the refusal of a federal department of transportation drug test under 49 C.F.R. Part 40, will be considered equivalent to a report of a verified positive drug test for the purposes of this chapter.
RCW 46.25.010
Reviser's note: (1) This section amended 2018 c 49 s 4, which takes effect June 1, 2020.
(2) RCW 46.25.010 was amended three times during the 2019 legislative session, without reference to one another. For rule of construction concerning sections amended more than once during the same legislative session, see RCW 1.12.025.
Effective date- 2019 c 195: "This act takes effect October 1, 2019." [2019 c 195 s 3.]
Effective date- 2018 c 49: See note following RCW 46.25.055.
Effective date- 2017 c 194: See note following RCW 46.25.054.
Effective date- 2013 c 224: See note following RCW 46.01.130.
Effective date- 2011 c 227 s s 1-3: See note following RCW 46.25.075.
Intent-2005 c 325: "It is the intent of the legislature to promote the safety of drivers and passengers on Washington roads and public transportation systems. To this end, Washington has established a reporting requirement for employers of commercial drivers who test positive for unlawful substances. The legislature recognizes that transit operators and their employers are an asset to the public transportation system and continuously strive to provide a safe and efficient mode of travel. In light of this, the legislature further intends that the inclusion of transit employers in the reporting requirements serve only to enhance the current efforts of these dedicated employers and employees as they continue to provide a safe public transportation system to the citizens of Washington." [ 2005 c 325 s 1.]
Effective date-1996 c 30: "This act takes effect October 1, 1996." [ 1996 c 30 s 5.]