Seattle Mun. Code § 4.77.010 Title.
4.77.010 - Title.
This chapter shall be entitled "The Drug-free Workplace and Drug and Alcohol Testing Ordinance."
(Ord. 117418, § 1, 1994.)
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING
SEA-MC tit. 4, ch. 4.77
in effectSeattle Mun. Code § 4.77.020 Purpose and authority.
4.77.020 - Purpose and authority.
The Seattle Human Resources Director shall adopt a "Drug-free Workplace and Drug and Alcohol Testing Plan" consistent with applicable state and federal laws and City policies including but not limited to the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 (P.L. 100-690, 41 USC § 701 et seq.); regulations of federal agencies, 54 Federal Register 4947 et seq. and 49 CFR 6363-4; provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 (Title XII, P. L. 99-570, 49 USC § 3120) for drug and alcohol testing of certain employees, the implementing regulations of the Department of Transportation, 49 CFR 382 et al., 49 CFR Part 40, and regulations of other federal agencies applicable to City employees under that law; and the Washington State Industrial Safety and Health Act, RCW 49.17 and regulations of the Department of Labor, WAC 296.24.073 .
(Ord. 124567, § 78, 2014; Ord. 117418, § 1, 1994.)
Seattle Mun. Code § 4.77.030 Policy.
4.77.030 - Policy.
The City of Seattle has a significant interest in the health and safety of its employees and the citizens of the City of Seattle. It is the policy of the City to take those steps necessary to ensure that its employees perform their duties and responsibilities free of the influence of unlawful drugs and unimpaired by alcohol. The City also complies with all federal, state and local law in furtherance of those objectives.
In accordance with federal law, the City of Seattle is required to implement alcohol and drug testing and training programs for certain defined employees. Strict compliance with this policy is a condition of City employment. Violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
The City of Seattle maintains an Employee Assistance Program which can provide confidential and professional counseling on problems associated with alcohol or chemical dependency. All employees who suspect they may have an alcohol or drug abuse problem are encouraged to use the employee assistance program resources before the problem affects their employment status.
The City administers procedures to implement applicable federal drug testing regulations. All testing and procedures will be conducted in accordance with such regulations to ensure that test results are accurate and reliable. The City of Seattle will carry out this policy in a manner which respects the dignity and confidentiality of those involved.
(Ord. 117418, § 1, 1994.)
Seattle Mun. Code § 4.77.040 A drug-free workplace and drug and alcohol testing program manual
4.77.040 - A drug-free workplace and drug and alcohol testing program manual
The Seattle Human Resources Director shall be responsible for the development and administration of programs and procedures necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter including but not limited to the "Drug-free Workplace and Drug and Alcohol Testing Plan" and shall develop a drug and alcohol testing program manual to implement the federal regulations and other aspects of the plan that may require drug and alcohol testing.
(Ord. 124567, § 79, 2014; Ord. 117418, § 1, 1994.)
Seattle Mun. Code § 4.77.050 Contract for testing service provider
4.77.050 - Contract for testing service provider
The Seattle Human Resources Director is authorized to enter into an agreement with an alcohol and drug testing service provider. The service provider must meet or exceed applicable standards and qualifications as set forth in state and federal regulations as provided for in Section 4.77.020.
(Ord. 124567, § 80, 2014; Ord. 117418, § 1, 1994.)
Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT4PE_CH4.77DREEWODRALTEFetched: 11/1/2026