Confidentiality of test-related information.

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  • (1) For purposes of this section, "test-related information" means the following received by the employer through the employer's drug or alcohol testing program:
    • (a) information;
    • (b) interviews;
    • (c) reports;
    • (d) statements;
    • (e) memoranda; or
    • (f) test results.
  • (2) Except as provided in Subsections (3) and (6), test-related information is a confidential communication and may not be:
    • (a) used or received in evidence;
    • (b) obtained in discovery; or
    • (c) disclosed in any public or private proceeding.
  • (3) Test-related information:
    • (a) shall be disclosed to the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing:
      • (i) in the manner provided in Subsection 58-13-5(3); and
      • (ii) only to the extent required under Subsection 58-13-5(3); and
    • (b) may only be used in a proceeding related to:
      • (i) an action taken by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing under Section 58-1-401 when the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing is taking action in whole or in part on the basis of test-related information disclosed under Subsection (3)(a);
      • (ii) an action taken by an employer under Section 34-38-8; or
      • (iii) an action under Section 34-38-11.
  • (4) Test-related information shall be the property of the employer.
  • (5) An employer is entitled to use a drug or alcohol test result as a basis for action under Section 34-38-8.
  • (6) An employer may not be examined as a witness with regard to test-related information, except:
    • (a) in a proceeding related to an action taken by the employer under Section 34-38-8;
    • (b) in an action under Section 34-38-11; or
    • (c) in an action described in Subsection (3)(b)(i).




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