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Effective 7/1/2021
63A-17-1001. Controlled substances and alcohol use prohibited.
Except as provided in Title 26, Chapter 61a, Utah Medical Cannabis Act, an employee may not:

  • (1) manufacture, dispense, possess, use, distribute, or be under the influence of a controlled substance or alcohol during work hours or on state property except where legally permissible;
  • (2) manufacture, dispense, possess, use, or distribute a controlled substance or alcohol if the activity prevents:
    • (a) state agencies from receiving federal grants or performing under federal contracts of $25,000 or more; or
    • (b) the employee to perform his services or work for state government effectively as regulated by the rules of the executive director in accordance with Section 63A-17-1002; or
  • (3) refuse to submit to a drug or alcohol test under Section 63A-17-1004.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2021 General Session