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HF 1422

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 04/11/2011 09:41am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
relating to drug and alcohol testing; modifying provisions related to professional
athletes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 181.955, by adding a
subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 181.955, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:


new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Professional athletes. new text end

new text begin Sections 181.950 to 181.954 shall not be construed
to interfere with the operation of a drug and alcohol testing program if:
new text end

new text begin (1) the drug and alcohol testing program is permitted under a contract or other
agreement;
new text end

new text begin (2) the covered employees are employed as professional athletes; and
new text end

new text begin (3) upon request of the commissioner of labor and industry, the exclusive
representative and the employer certify to the commissioner of labor and industry that the
drug and alcohol testing program permitted under the contract or other agreement should
operate without interference from the sections specified in this subdivision.
new text end