03-04  Policy and Procedure for Prevention of Alcohol/Drug Abuse
  
Issued : 03/96
Classification Code : 03-04
   

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
   
The Drug Free Schools and Community Act of 1989 (P.L. 101-226), requires that the University adopt and implement a policy and program to prevent the use of illicit drugs and the abuse of alcohol.

It is the policy of the University that:

    The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol on University property or as part of any University activity is prohibited.
    The unlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs or alcohol by employees will result in disciplinary action (consistent with local, State and Federal law).  Discipline, depending upon the circumstances involved,may range from written warning up to and including termination of employment and referral for prosecution.

    It is not the intent of this policy to prohibit the possession or use of legally prescribed controlled substances for medical reasons by the individual for whom the medications are prescribed.  However, it is the responsibility of the employee to inform his/her supervisor if such medication may temporarily impair the employee's ability to safely and satisfactorily perform assigned duties.  Employees are reminded that the University has the right to take such action as the University deems necessary to see that work is safely and properly handled.

The Vice President of Business and Finance shall be responsible for issuing and maintaining operating procedures to implement this policy.

*Adopted by the Board of Regents
March 18, 1996
   

Operating Procedures for 03-04
   

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