DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION [4910-EX-P] Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Annual Random Controlled Substances Testing Percentage Rate for Calendar Year 2020 AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of program change. SUMMARY: The FMCSA announces that it is increasing the minimum annual percentage rate for random controlled substances testing for drivers of commercial...
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CBD in Golf
CBD is becoming a common product used by many golfers. As described in this recent ESPN article, cannabidiol (CBD) is being used by golfers for sleep, recovery, anxiety and inflammation. The increased popularity had been attributed to the aging golfers that are looking for tools to continue competing at a high level.
With many CBD companies...
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Law Enforcement Trying Out Marijuana Breathalyzers As Well As Drug Detecting Saliva Devices
As mentioned in earlier article in 2018 law enforcement in many states have started conducting trials with breathalyzers designed to detect levels of marijuana in a persons system potentially indicating impairment similar to an alcohol breathalyzer. These instances have been taking place all over the country for the last year or more. Just recently the...
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FTA Random Drug Testing Rate Increases From 25 Percent to 50 Percent Effective January 1, 2019
Announced just weeks ago the Federal Transit Administration will increase the minimum rate of random drug testing from 25 percent to 50 percent. This change will become effective January 1, 2019. The random alcohol testing rate will remain at 10 percent. This only applies to the FTA Agency. Please discuss with your Minert &...
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