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Drug-Free Workplace Programs
It is the intent of the General Assembly to promote drug-free workplaces in order that employers in this state be afforded the opportunity to maximize their levels of productivity, enhance their competitive positions in the marketplace, and reach their desired levels of success without experiencing the costs, delays, and tragedies associated with work related accidents resulting from substance abuse by employees.
Ga. Code Ann. § 34-9-410 to 34-9-421 (1998 and Supp. 2003)
(see Article 11)

Drug-Free Public Work Force
Public employees in high-risk jobs may be subject to random drug testing. Refusal to submit to a random test or testing positive results in termination from employment.
Ga. Code Ann. § 45-23-1 to 45-23-9

Random Drug Testing of High-Risk Jobs Employees
Ga. Code § 45-20-90 to 45-20-93
(See Article 5)

Drug Testing for State Employment
Ga. Code § 45-20-110 to 45-20-111
(See Article 6)

Requires individuals and subcontractors who receive state contracts of $25,000 or more to certify that they have a published and distributed policy on controlled substances and consequences of violation, a drug-awareness program, and notified employees of their responsibility to report convictions within five days.
Ga. Code Ann. §§ 50-24-1 to 50-24-6 (2002)