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What is NYC AC § 17-603?

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This section requires every motor carrier to provide written notice of its drug testing policy to all drivers at the beginning of each school year. The notice must include details about the drug testing process and the rights of the drivers. Applies to motor carriers and their drivers employed in the school transportation sector.

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§ 17-603 Prior notice of testing policy.

AC § 17-603

At the beginning of each school year, every motor carrier shall give written notice of its drug testing policy, as provided by the board of education pursuant to section 17-609(d)(2) of this chapter, to all drivers employed by it. The written notice shall contain the following information: the need for drug testing; the procedure for confirming an initial positive drug test result; the right to obtain an additional drug test on the same specimen at the driver's own expense; the consequences pursuant to this chapter of not passing a drug test or refusing to take a drug test; and the right to explain a positive test result. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1989/104.

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