Kansas Drug Testing Law

Kansas has workers’ compensation reduction and unemployment denial laws that contain specific drug testing requirements. Additionally, interpretive guidelines exist through the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, which provide added details concerning KAR §28-33 and the implementation of those procedures. Note: This is only a summary and does not include specifics.

Law types(s)

Laboratory licensing laws, unemployment compensation law, and workers’ compensation law.

Legal status of cannabis

Cannabis is prohibited.

Legal status of instant/POCT/rapid testing

Instant testing is prohibited.

Permitted drug testing specimens

Not mentioned.

Permitted testing circumstances

Not mentioned.

Employers in Kansas must comply with the laboratory licensing laws in their entirety.

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This information is provided for educational use only and does not give full details on Kansas’ state drug testing laws . Employers wishing to drug test in Kansas should consult applicable laws in their entirety prior to creating a drug-free workplace program. Reader retains full responsibility for the use of the information contained herein.