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20 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - <br /> DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH <br /> CERTIFICATION REGARDING DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS <br /> I.By execution of this Agreement the Contractor certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by: <br /> A.Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture,distribution,dispensing, <br /> possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the Contractor's workplace and specifying the <br /> actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; <br /> B.Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about: <br /> (1)The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; <br /> (2)The Contractor's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; <br /> (3)Any available drug counseling,rehabilitation,and employee assistance programs;and <br /> (4)The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the <br /> workplace; <br /> C.Making it a requirement that each employee be engaged in the performance of the agreement be given a <br /> copy of the statement required by paragraph(a); <br /> D.Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph(a)that,as a condition of employment <br /> under the agreement,the employee will: <br /> (1)Abide by the terms of the statement;and <br /> (2)Notify the employer of any criminal d m&statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace <br /> no later than five days after such conviction; <br /> E.Notifying the Department within ten days after receiving notice under subparagraph(d)(2)from an <br /> employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction; <br /> F.Taking one of the following actions,within 30 days of receiving notice under subparagraph(dX2),with <br /> respect to any employee who is so convicted: <br /> (1)Taking appropriate - <br /> g personnel action against such an employee,up to and including termination;or <br /> (2)Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation <br /> program approved for such purposes by a Federal,State,or local health,law enforcement,or other <br /> appropriate agency;and <br /> Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of <br /> paragraphs(a).(b).(c).(d).(e).and(f)• <br />