§ 2-36. Same—Reporting prescription drugs (legally controlled substances).

(a)

All employees have been informed that medication can cause adverse effects while working. Where medication indicates such warning, employees must inform their supervisor prior to using substances on the job. Employees must only possess a reasonable amount of prescription medication.

(b)

The employee must not consume the prescribed drugs more often than as prescribed by the employee's physician.

(c)

The employee whose name appears on the prescription label must not allow any other person to consume the prescribed drugs.

(d)

All prescription medicine must be in its original container and must be in the employee's name and have the doctor's name and prescription number on the label.

(e)

Each prescription must not be older than one (1) year of the date issued.

The use of drugs/medicine prescribed by a licensed physician for the individual employee is permitted provided that it will not affect work performance.

(Ord. No. 857, § 1, 2-5-91)

Note— See the editor's note at § 2-35.