as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/23/2012 10:01am
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:
Minnesota Statutes 2010, section 181.955, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:
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Sections 181.950 to 181.954 shall not be construed
to interfere with the operation of a drug and alcohol testing program if:
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(1) the drug and alcohol testing program is permitted under a contract or other
agreement;
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(2) the covered employees are employed as professional athletes; and
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(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.
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