Section 940. Drugs and substance abuse

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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.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 29, Issue 01, eff. October 10, 2012.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-111.4 of the Code of Virginia.

                    
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