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US DOT
Recreational Marijuana Notice
12-12
https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/odapc-notice-recreational-mj.pdf
US DOT
Medical Marijuana Notice
10-09
https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/images/ODAPC%20Medical%20Marijuana%20Notice.pdf
49 CFR 40.139
Poppy seeds, "contact highs", etc... are not an acceptable explanation
2-24
Controlled Substances List
Alphabetical Order
12-23
https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/schedules/orangebook/c_cs_alpha.pdf
49 CFR 40
Subpart G
Medical Review Officers (MRO)
and the Verification Process
2-24
49 CFR 40.21
49 CFR 655.5
Standing Down an Employee Prior to Verification
2-24
49 CFR 655
Prevention of Alcohol Misuse and Prohibited Drug Use in Transit Operations
2-24
Drugs of Abuse
DEA Resource Guide
4-20
US DOT
Marijuana Notice
10-09
https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/images/ODAPC%20Medical%20Marijuana%20Notice.pdf
US DOJ
Marijuana Statement
10-09
https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/opa/legacy/2009/10/19/medical-marijuana.pdf
Who issues authoritative interpretations of this regulation?
ODAPC and the DOT Office of General Counsel (OGC) provide written interpretations of the provisions of this part. These written DOT interpretations are the only official and authoritative interpretations concerning the provisions of this part. DOT agencies may incorporate ODAPC/OGC interpretations in written guidance they issue concerning drug and alcohol testing matters. Only Part 40 interpretations issued after August 1, 2001, are considered valid.
49 CFR 40.5
Contact Us
Office of Drug & Alcohol Policy & Compliance
1200 New Jersey Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20590
United States
Email: ODAPCWebMail@dot.gov
Phone: 202-366-3784
Alt Phone: 800-225-3784
Fax: 202-366-3897
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