10A N.C. Admin. Code 73A.0104

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 9, November 1, 2024

Section 73A .0104 - DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS

(a) The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) shall be completed by an applicant or recipient as a condition of eligibility for the Work First program.

(b) If the applicant or recipient refuses to complete the DAST-10, the applicant or recipient shall be ineligible for cash assistance.

(c) If reasonable suspicion of illegal use of controlled substances exists, the applicant or recipient shall submit to a drug test at the Division of Social Services' expense with the Division of Social Services' contracted vendor, as required by G.S. 108A-29.1.

(d) If an applicant or recipient declines to submit to the drug test or fails to complete the drug test, the applicant or recipient shall be ineligible for cash assistance.

(e) If an applicant or recipient substitutes, adulterates, or tampers with the drug testing, the applicant or recipient shall be ineligible for cash assistance.

10A N.C. Admin. Code 73A .0104

Authority G.S. 108A-29.1; 143B-153;
Eff. June 1, 2015.

Adopted by North Carolina Register Volume 30, Issue 01, July 1, 2015 effective 6/1/2015.