Montana Drug Testing Law
Montana places detailed restrictions regarding the circumstances under which drug testing can be conducted. References to federal drug testing requirements are found throughout the Montana law. 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 and recreational cannabis are permitted.
Legal status of instant/POCT/rapid testing
Not mentioned.
Permitted drug testing specimens
Breath, urine, and oral fluid are permitted.
Permitted testing circumstances
Pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random, and follow-up testing are permitted.
Employers 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 Montana’s state drug testing laws . Employers wishing to drug test in Montana 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.
