(A) Prohibited drugs are defined as illegal substances, including controlled substances as defined in the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C. § 812) and the Code of Federal Regulations (21 C.F.R. §§ 1308.11 through 1308.15), and prescription controlled substances which have not been prescribed by a licensed physician or dentist for specific treatment purposes for the employee. Abuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs will also be treated as a substance abuse problem under this subchapter.
(B) This subchapter prohibits the illegal use, sale, transfer, distribution, possession, or unlawful manufacture of narcotics, drugs, or other controlled substances while on the job or on county premises (including vehicles used for county business). These include but are not limited to: marijuana; cocaine; crack; PCP; heroin; LSD; amphetamines; hallucinogens; and barbiturates. Any illegal substances found on such premises will be turned over to the state police and may lead to criminal prosecution.
(Prior Code, § 38.03) (Ord. 2012-14, passed 12-3-2012) Penalty, see § 10.99