A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, effective July 1, 2003, the Alcohol Drug Countermeasures Unit of the Department of Public Safety is hereby abolished. The powers, duties, and responsibilities exercised by the Unit listed in this section pursuant to law shall be transferred to the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence. All records, property, matters pending, obligations and funds of the Unit shall be transferred to the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence pursuant to the provisions of this section.
B. The employees of the Alcohol Drug Countermeasures Unit of the Department of Public Safety whose duties are transferred pursuant to this section shall be transferred to the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence or may accept another position with the Department of Public Safety. Employees transferred pursuant to this section shall not be required to accept a lesser grade or salary than entitled to on the effective date of the transfer. No entrance exam shall be required for any employee transferred pursuant to this section. All employees transferred shall retain sick and annual time accrued and any retirement benefits which have accrued during their tenure with the Department of Public Safety. The transfer of employees pursuant to this section between agencies shall be coordinated with the Office of Personnel Management.
Added by Laws 2003, c. 461, § 9, eff. July 1, 2003.