Summary of Law(s) and Regulation(s):
The Florida Drug-Free Workplace Act provides that any state agency may test certain employees and job applicants for the use of drugs. The law does not require the testing of employees or applicants, but mandates that any agency which does choose to test do so in accordance with specified methods and procedures outlined in the Act.
Fla. Stat. Ann. § 112.0455
Where two or more bids of equal merit are submitted to win a contract, there is a preference given to businesses with drug-free workplace programs.
Fla. Stat. Ann. § 287.087
Building construction and electrical and alarm contractors performing work related to public school system facilities, public property, publicly owned buildings, or state correctional facilities are required to implement a drug-free workplace program in compliance with the Workers’ Compensation Premium Reduction Act.
Fla. Stat. Ann. § 440.102 (15) (2003)
The State Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering has adopted and implemented certain rules and procedures that apply to licensees of slot machine gaming. One of those rules is that the licensees must implement a drug-testing program for employees that includes, but is not limited to, requiring each employee to sign an agreement that he or she understands that the slot machine facility is a drug-free workplace. The division may impose a civil fine of up to $5,000 for each violation of the rules and procedures in place under the State statute affecting gaming.