# 49 CFR § 655.12: Required elements of an anti-drug use and alcohol misuse program

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.12

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 655.12
- **Heading:** Required elements of an anti-drug use and alcohol misuse program
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER VI—FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > PART 655—PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL MISUSE AND PROHIBITED DRUG USE IN TRANSIT OPERATIONS > Subpart B—Program Requirements

## Text

An anti-drug use and alcohol misuse program shall include the following:
(a) A statement describing the employer's policy on prohibited drug use and alcohol misuse in the workplace, including the consequences associated with prohibited drug use and alcohol misuse. This policy statement shall include all of the elements specified in § 655.15. Each employer shall disseminate the policy consistent with the provisions of § 655.16.
(b) An education and training program which meets the requirements of § 655.14.
(c) A testing program, as described in Subparts C and D of this part, which meets the requirements of this part and 49 CFR Part 40.
(d) Procedures for referring a covered employee who has a verified positive drug test result or an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater to a Substance Abuse Professional, consistent with 49 CFR Part 40.

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 655.1 § 655.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.2 § 655.2 Overview.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.2.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.3 § 655.3 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.4 § 655.4 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.4.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.5 § 655.5 Stand-down waivers for drug testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.6 § 655.6 Preemption of state and local laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.6.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.7 § 655.7 Starting date for testing programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.11 § 655.11 Requirement to establish an anti-drug use and alcohol misuse program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.12 § 655.12 Required elements of an anti-drug use and alcohol misuse program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.12.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.14 § 655.14 Education and training programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.14.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.15 § 655.15 Policy statement contents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.15.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.16 § 655.16 Requirement to disseminate policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.16.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.17 § 655.17 Notice requirement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.17.md)
- [49 CFR § 655.21 § 655.21 Drug testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-655.21.md)

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