§ 2-212. Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates that different meaning is intended.

City: The City of Cartersville, Georgia, a municipal corporation of the State of Georgia.

Controlled substance: Any of those substances listed under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act of the State of Georgia.

Designated positions: Those positions listed on Exhibit A at the end of this section and by this reference made a part hereof.

Drug and alcohol testing: May include, but not limited to, urinalysis, breath-analysis, oral fluids, hair testing or blood sample testing.

Illegal drugs: Drugs for which possession, use, sale or distribution is unlawful pursuant to the laws of the State of Georgia or any federal law or regulation. Illegal drugs, for the purpose of this policy, include drugs, which are not legally obtainable, and drugs, which are legally obtainable but have been obtained illegally.

Intoxicating substance: Any substance which produces changes on one's physical, mental, or emotional state or behavior, including but not limited to glue, paint thinner, etc.

Possession: Having controlled substances which are not obtained either directly from a doctor or pharmacist using a valid prescription, or having controlled substances, the possession or use of which is unlawful pursuant to the laws of the State of Georgia or any federal law or regulation.

Reportable incident: Any personal injury or property damage involving a city employee that occurs on or off city property during assigned work hours, or any time an employee is using a city vehicle or wearing a city uniform.

Safety director: The employee appointed by the city manager to oversee all functions of the alcohol and drug programs of the City of Cartersville.

Under the influence of alcohol: Means that as a result of the consumption of alcohol an employee (or applicant's) ability to perform his or her job is impaired to any appreciable degree. For the purposes of this definition, a blood alcohol level of .08 percent alcohol in the blood by weight shall be considered to be sufficient to establish an employee is under the influence. However, an employee with a blood alcohol level of less than .08 percent alcohol in the blood by weight may also be considered under the influence of alcohol if job performance is impaired to any appreciable degree.

Under the influence of drugs or other intoxicating substances: Means that as a result of the consumption, inhalation or injection or any combination of alcohol, drug or any other intoxicating substance or any combination of substances, an employee's job performance is impaired to any appreciable degree.

(Ord. No. 94-05, § 1, 11-17-05)