3.13 Drug Free Workplace
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited while performing work for the Little Dixie Regional Libraries, whether that work is carried out in the workplace building or not.
All employees shall abide, as a condition of employment, by the terms of this notice and shall notify the library director or board within 5 (five) days of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace.
Failure to comply with the above requirements shall be grounds for appropriate personnel action against such employee up to and including termination or such employee may be required to satisfactorily participate in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program.
3.13.1 Employee Use of Medical Marijuana, THC, or other cannabinoids.
Any employee of Little Dixie Regional Libraries with a current physician’s prescription for the possession and use of Marijuana or other derivative products, regardless of form, based on local, county, and State law may utilize any said medically authorized and directed substance but shall refrain from use in such a way that would otherwise disturb other employees or Patrons by the creation of smoke, vapor, odor. Employees requiring ingestion of any product of Marijuana, THC, or other cannabinoids via smoke, vapor, or similar method, shall be given reasonable accommodation for the same including designated usage area outside of the building and off of library property. All possession and use of the same shall otherwise be based on the laws of the local city, county, and State as applicable.
Posted online September 7, 2021