North Carolina
Drug Testing Law
North Carolina is a drug testing friendly state. Few restrictions apply. There is a workers’ compensation law in North Carolina that contains its own drug testing requirements. Employers are not required to comply unless they wish to deny workers’ compensation claims. Note: This is only a summary and does not include specifics.
Law types(s)
Drug test cheating law, mandatory laws, industry specific law, unemployment compensation law, workers’ compensation law, and case law.
Legal status of cannabis
Cannabis is prohibited.
Legal status of instant/POCT/rapid testing
Instant testing is restricted.
Permitted drug testing specimens
Blood, urine, oral fluid, and hair are permitted.
Permitted testing circumstances
Not mentioned.
Employers must comply with the entirety of the mandatory laws and the drug test cheating law. It is highly recommended that employers comply with all applicable case law. Employers in the transportation industry must comply with the industry specific law in its entirety.
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This information is provided for educational use only and does not give full details on North Carolina’s state drug testing laws . Employers wishing to drug test in North Carolina 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.
