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Drug Testing Procedures

In accordance with Maryland law, it is the Company's Policy:

A. To use only State/NIDA certified laboratories for its job-related drug testing;

B. To inform the person tested, at the person's request, of the address of the laboratory that will test the specimen;

C. To provide any person who has tested positively and whose test results have been confirmed with the following information within 30 days of the date that the test was performed:

1. A copy of the laboratory test including the test results;

2. A copy of this written policy on the use or abuse of controlled dangerous substances;

3. If applicable, written notice of the Company's intent to take disciplinary action, terminate employment or change the conditions of continued employment; and

4. A statement or copy of the following provisions of Maryland law permitting an employee to request independent testing of the same sample for verification of the test result:

"(d)(1) A person who is required to submit to job-related testing, under subsection 2 of this section, may request independent testing of the same urine or blood sample for verification of the test results by a laboratory that:
i. Holds a permit under this subtitle; or

ii. If located outside of the State, is certified or otherwise approved under subsection E of this section.

(2) The person shall pay the cost of the independent test conducted under this subsection."