10A NCAC 73A .0104       DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENTS

(a)  The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST-10) shall be completed by an applicant or recipient as a condition of eligibility for the Work First program.

(b)  If the applicant or recipient refuses to complete the DAST-10, the applicant or recipient shall be ineligible for cash assistance.

(c)  If reasonable suspicion of illegal use of controlled substances exists, the applicant or recipient shall submit to a drug test at the Division of Social Services' expense with the Division of Social Services' contracted vendor, as required by G.S. 108A-29.1.

(d)  If an applicant or recipient declines to submit to the drug test or fails to complete the drug test, the applicant or recipient shall be ineligible for cash assistance.

(e)  If an applicant or recipient substitutes, adulterates, or tampers with the drug testing, the applicant or recipient shall be ineligible for cash assistance.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 108A-29.1; 143B‑153;

Eff. June 1, 2015.