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49 CFR 382.413: Inquiries for alcohol and controlled substances information from previous employers.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 49—Transportation
- Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation
- CHAPTER III—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- SUBCHAPTER B—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS
- PART 382—CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES AND ALCOHOL USE AND TESTING
- Subpart D—Handling of Test Results, Records Retention, and Confidentiality
(a) Employers must request alcohol and controlled substances information from previous employers in accordance with the requirements of § 391.23(e).
(b) As of January 6, 2023, employers must use the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse in accordance with § 382.701(a) to comply with the requirements of § 391.23(e) with respect to FMCSA-regulated employers. Exception: When an employee who is subject to follow-up testing has not successfully completed all follow-up tests, employers must request the employee's follow-up testing plan directly from the previous employer in accordance with § 391.23(e)(4)(i).
(c) If an applicant was subject to an alcohol and controlled substance testing program under the requirements of a DOT Agency other than FMCSA, the employer must request the alcohol and controlled substances information required under this section and § 391.23(e) directly from those employers regulated by a DOT Agency other than FMCSA.
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