N.M. Admin. Code § 10.12.8.12

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 10.12.8.12 - ALCOHOL TESTS

A. A test for alcohol shall be administered by a legally recognized and approved method.

B. A test by a legally recognized or approved method with results of blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .04 or more shall be deemed positive for alcohol.

C. The chief may approve a lower test result below 0.08% for blood alcohol content (BAC).

D. For employees who have undergone alcohol rehabilitation, pursuant to 10.12.8.17 NMAC, a positive test result during the 30 to 180 calendar days following the first positive test shall subject an employee to disciplinary action. Such a test may be performed by urinalysis.

N.M. Admin. Code § 10.12.8.12

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 13, July 15, 2015, eff. 7/1/2015