Maine Drug Testing Law
While drug testing is permitted in Maine, its law places many restrictions on employers. In addition to its statutory law, Maine also has two administrative laws from the Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Human Services that regulate drug testing in the workplace. It is strongly recommended that readers review the state’s statute and rules in their entirety before implementing or revising any drug testing practice. Note: This is only a summary and does not include specifics.
Law types(s)
Mandatory laws, unemployment compensation law, and workers’ compensation law.
Legal status of cannabis
Medical and recreational cannabis is permitted.
Legal status of instant/POCT/rapid testing
Instant testing is restricted.
Permitted drug testing specimens
Body fluids or materials of the body. Blood, urine, oral fluid, hair, and sweat are specifically mentioned.
Permitted testing circumstances
Pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, periodic exam, return-to-duty, random, and follow-up testing are permitted.
Employers must comply with the entirety of the mandatory laws.
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This information is provided for educational use only and does not give full details on Maine’s state drug testing laws . Employers wishing to drug test in Maine 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.
