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.