SEC. 71-3-217. [Training of supervisory personnel.]

In order to qualify as a private sector drug-free workplace and to qualify for the provisions of Section 4 of this act, and in addition to the educational program provided in Section 8 of this act, an employer must provide all supervisory personnel a minimum of two (2) hours of training prior to the institution of a drug-free workplace program under this act, and each year thereafter which should include, but is not limited to, the following:

 (a) Recognition of evidence of employee alcohol and other drug abuse;

 (b) Documentation and corroboration of employee alcohol and other drug abuse;

 (c) Referral of alcohol and other drug abusing employees to the proper treatment providers;

 (d) Recognition of the benefits of referring alcohol and other drug abusing employees to treatment programs, in terms of employee health and safety and company savings; and

 (e) Explanation of any employee health insurance of HMO coverage for alcohol and other drug problems.

SOURCES: 1997 Laws, Chapter 455, Sec. 9, SB2811, Effective July 1, 1997.