A motor carrier employer that discloses information in good faith about a present or former employee in response to a request pursuant to Code of Federal Regulations, title 49, section 382.413, is immune from civil liability, except in cases of knowing disclosure of false information or negligence, for the disclosure and the consequences proximately caused by the disclosure, provided that:
(1) the employer has and observes a written testing policy and procedure which complies with federal and state laws;
(2) the employer uses a certified laboratory and lawful test procedures;
(3) the employer sends the information to the prospective employer who has requested the information, on a request and authorization form signed by the employee; and
(4) the employer sends only information on the employee for whom the information was requested, that:
(i) shows whether or not, during the preceding two years, the employee tested 0.04 or greater alcohol concentration, tested positive on a verified test for the presence of controlled substances, or refused to be tested for alcohol or controlled substances;
(ii) states the dates of any tests listed in item (i); and
(iii) includes any and all information on confirmatory tests requested by the employee.
1997 c 230 s 19
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Section 221.012 — Definitions.
Section 221.021 — Aggravated Violations; Sanctions, Hearing.
Section 221.0251 — Motor Carrier Of Property; Registration.
Section 221.0252 — Passenger Carrier; Registration, Exemptions.
Section 221.0255 — Motor Carrier Of Railroad Employees.
Section 221.026 — Motor Carrier Of Property; Exemptions.
Section 221.0269 — Relief From Safety Regulation.
Section 221.031 — Intrastate Carrier; Operating Requirements, Exemptions.
Section 221.0314 — Federal Safety Regulations; Adoption.
Section 221.033 — Regulation Of Hazardous Materials.
Section 221.0341 — Report Of Hazardous Material Transportation Incident.
Section 221.036 — Administrative Orders; Enforcement, Remedies.
Section 221.037 — Hazardous Materials; Information, Inspection.
Section 221.091 — Local Government Authority.
Section 221.121 — Household Goods Mover Permit.
Section 221.122 — Order Granting Permit Or Certificate; Compliance.
Section 221.124 — Initial Motor Carrier Contact Program.
Section 221.131 — Carrier Vehicle Registration; Fees, Identification Card.
Section 221.132 — Prepaid Temporary Vehicle Identification Card.
Section 221.141 — Insurance Or Bond.
Section 221.161 — Schedule Of Rates And Charges.
Section 221.171 — Compensation Of Household Goods Carrier Fixed.
Section 221.172 — Shipping Document.
Section 221.173 — Electronic Signature.
Section 221.178 — Passenger Carrier; Criminal Background Check.
Section 221.181 — Interstate Carrier; Regulation.
Section 221.185 — Operating Authority; Suspension, Cancellation.
Section 221.221 — Enforcement Powers.
Section 221.231 — Reciprocal Agreement.
Section 221.251 — Overcharge Refund.
Section 221.261 — Complaint, Action In District Court.
Section 221.291 — Violations, Misdemeanors.
Section 221.293 — Complaint, Hearing, And Order.
Section 221.60 — Registration Of Interstate Carrier.
Section 221.605 — Compliance By Carrier.
Section 221.65 — Reciprocal Agreement.
Section 221.67 — Service Of Process.
Section 221.68 — Registration Violations; Penalties.
Section 221.71 — Commuter Van; Driver Liability.
Section 221.81 — Building Mover.
Section 221.82 — Receipts Credited To Trunk Highway Fund.
Section 221.83 — Costs Paid From Trunk Highway Fund.
Section 221.86 — Partial Immunity For Motor Carrier Employer.
Section 221.87 — Indemnity Provision In Motor Carrier Transportation Contracts.