N.J. Admin. Code § 16:64-9.11

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 16:64-9.11 - Alcohol testing procedures

(a) Chemical drug testing for alcohol shall be conducted by a two-step process. Initial screening shall be performed by using a portable breathalyzer, the BreathScan or its equivalent.

(b) The screening shall be performed by personnel employed by the drug testing facility with which a contract has been entered pursuant to N.J.A.C. 16:64-9.16.

(c)The testing by and maintenance of all testing equipment units shall be conducted according to the manufacturer's instructions included with each unit.

(d) A test of a blood alcohol concentration level above or at 0.04 percent level shall require follow-up chemical drug testing in order to confirm the precise alcohol level. The President or a member of the Executive Committee of the Pilots Association or the Independent Pilots Association shall direct the pilot or apprentice screening positive to report for a blood test for alcohol as soon as practicable, but not more than one hour after the initial screening. The blood sample shall be collected, tested, and reported under the chain of custody procedures by qualified, trained personnel employed by the drug testing facility with which a contract has been entered pursuant to N.J.A.C. 16:64-9.16.

(e) A pilot or apprentice shall be deemed to have tested positive for alcohol if the confirming blood test shows a blood alcohol concentration level above or at 0.04 percent.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:64-9.11

Amended by 46 N.J.R. 1703(a), effective 7/21/2014.