A grantee or contractor shall, within thirty days after receiving notice from an employee of a conviction pursuant to Article 3, Chapter 53 of this title:
(1) take appropriate personnel action against the employee up to and including termination; or
(2) require the employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for the purposes by a federal, state, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.
HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 593, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 107 - The Drug-free Workplace Act
Section 44-107-10. Short title.
Section 44-107-20. Definitions.
Section 44-107-50. Required response to employee's conviction of drug-related offense.
Section 44-107-60. Conditions justifying suspension or termination of state grant or contract.
Section 44-107-70. Duration of debarment.
Section 44-107-80. Technical assistance with implementation.
Section 44-107-90. Failure to comply with this chapter not grounds for protest.