Hawaii Drug Testing Law
Hawaii places no restrictions on drug testing circumstances but has very specific requirements on how drug testing is conducted. The law requires that written notice be given prior to the collection of a sample every time a drug test is conducted. Note: This is only a summary and does not include specifics.
Law types(s)
Mandatory law, unemployment compensation law, and workers’ compensation law.
Legal status of cannabis
Medical cannabis is legal.
Legal status of instant/POCT/rapid testing
Instant testing is permitted.
Permitted drug testing specimens
Blood and urine are mentioned. Other specimens can be used if approved by the State Director of Health.
Permitted testing circumstances
Pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, periodic exam, return-to-duty, random, follow-up, and other types of testing are permitted.
Employers in Hawaii must comply with the entirety of the mandatory law.
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This information is provided for educational use only and does not give full details on Hawaii’s state drug testing laws . Employers wishing to drug test in Hawaii 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.
