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GOV §8351: As used in this chapter: (a) “Drug-free workplace” means a site for the performance of work done in connection with a specific grant or contract described in Article 2 (commencing with Section 8355) o

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This statute defines terms used in drug-free workplace requirements for entities receiving grants or contracts, including definitions of drug-free workplace, employee, controlled substance, grantee, and contractor.

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As used in this chapter: (a) “Drug-free workplace” means a site for the performance of work done in connection with a specific grant or contract described in Article 2 (commencing with Section 8355) of an entity at which employees of the entity are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. (b) “Employee” means the employee of a grantee or contractor directly engaged in the performance of work pursuant to the grant or contract described in Article 2 (commencing with Section 8355) . (c) “Controlled substance” means a controlled substance in schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. Sec. 812). (d) “Grantee” means the department, division, or other unit of a person or organization responsible for the performance under the grant. (e) “Contractor” means the department, division, or other unit of a person or organization responsible for the performance under the contract.

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