§ 11.20.030. Definitions.  


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  • A.

    DHHS means the U.S. Federal Department of Health and Human Services.

    B.

    Medical review officer means a licensed physician with a background in substance abuse as established by NIDA protocol.

    C.

    Negative test result means the absence of drugs in the urine, or alcohol in saliva or breath of a chauffeur, based on levels defined by NIDA as confirmed by DHHS certified laboratory. Negative test results will be considered successful completion of a substance abuse test.

    D.

    NIDA means the U.S. Federal National Institute of Drug Administration.

    E.

    Positive test result means identification of:

    1.

    Drug(s) in the urine based on levels defined by NIDA as confirmed by a DHHA certified laboratory and a medical review officer;

    2.

    Identification of alcohol in the saliva based on levels defined in Anchorage Municipal Code section 9.28.020 as confirmed by a Quantitative Enzyme Diagnostic (QED) saliva alcohol test administered by trained and certified municipal personnel or contractor. If an individual has a positive QED result, identification of alcohol in the breath will be confirmed by an intoximeter breath alcohol testing instrument administered by trained and certified municipal personnel, contractor or law enforcement personnel. Identification of alcohol in the breath is based on levels defined in Anchorage Municipal Code section 9.28.020.

    F.

    Pre-licensing test means a substance abuse/alcohol test which is required to be completed by an applicant for a chauffeur's license.

    G.

    Prohibited drug means the following substances:

    1.

    Marijuana/Cannabis.

    2.

    Cocaine.

    3.

    Opiate.

    4.

    Phencyclidine (PCP).

    5.

    Amphetamines.

(AR No. 95-197, § 1, 9-12-95)