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SF 1265

2nd Engrossment - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/06/2012 03:12pm

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 between
the employer and employees; and
 new text end

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

new text begin Upon request of the commissioner of labor and industry, the exclusive representative
of the employees and the employer shall certify to the commissioner of labor and industry
that the drug and alcohol testing program permitted under the contract should operate
without interference from the sections specified in this subdivision. This subdivision must
not be construed to create an exemption from controlled substance crimes in chapter 152.
 new text end