12VAC5-31-940. Drugs and substance abuse.
A. EMS personnel may not be under the influence of any drugs or intoxicating substances that impairs their ability to provide patient care or operate a motor vehicle while on duty or when responding or assisting in the care of a patient.
B. The EMS agency shall have a drug and substance abuse policy which includes a process for testing for drugs or intoxicating substances.
Statutory Authority
§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 1, eff. October 10, 2012.
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